Will you take a look at it., 2023

by Licia He

Plotter-rendered generative painting Python, mixed water-medium on cotton paper

12 1/4 x 16 in

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$7,000.00
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"Will you take a look at it." is an abstract generative watercolour painting. It is an output of Licia He's original generative algorithm titled "Layer Overlay." This 2023 Python-based algorithm generates instructions for drawing robots. Pen plotters (Axidraw A3) physically rendered this output in 2023 using a customised extra-fine brush and watercolour.

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About Licia He

As a generative artist and human-computer interaction researcher, Shiqing (Licia) He employs an expressive visual language alongside technological innovations to communicate emotion and experiences. Her works have been exhibited and collected worldwide, with recent exhibitions including GEN/GEN: Generative Generations at Gazelli Art House, and shows via Art Blocks, Bright Moments, and Feral File. Licia He grew up in China and currently resides in London, UK. Her cross-disciplinary artworks often use multicultural experiences as inspirations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Studio Art and Computer Science, and a PhD in Information Science. Focused on the connections between art and technology throughout her doctoral study at the University of Michigan, School of Information (Michigan, United States), Dr. He researched and published in areas such as data visualisation, human-machine interaction, and creativity support tools. Around 2018, Licia He ventured into the world of generative art to connect her passion for visual art and programming. She previously served as an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Art (Texas, United States), where she founded the Generative Craft Lab.

Will you take a look at it.
Will you take a look at it.