If the idea is good, and you have the will to see it through, the rest will come for free.
ARTIST BIO
Barn is a multidisciplinary artist working with pen plotters, projection, parametric design, and interactive installation. Passionate about accessible public art. Developing free creative software Glitch Point Studio. Co-Founder of Madison Museum of Art and Technology (MadMAT).
- Web: https://www.instagram.com/barnplotter/
- Instagram: glitchpointstudio, reactiveshaders
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/glitchpointstudio
What Is one belief, insight, or idea that guides your creative process?
If the idea is good, and you have the will to see it through, the rest will come for free.
Can you tell us how you discovered Mixed art and what drew you into it?
I got hip to processing and p5.js through social media and fell in love with it. I wanted to make visuals and interactive art I could share with my friends. This led to a series of interesting tangents and tread pulling all-nighters that led me to a pen plotter, a projector, real time interactive art
What do you think defines your style or creative approach, and how did you arrive at that identity?
Color, lines, and feedback. These act as a throughline in my work, and I keep coming back to them across mediums. I enjoy creating with these tools, so I reach for them often and is reflected in the finished works.
How does a project usually begin for you? Do you have a creative ritual or structure you follow?
It starts with boredom. It allows my mind to wander, and run into all sorts of new friends along the way in the form of ideas. These are foundational to the work. When the execution is beyond my knowledge, it’s time to learn. Working in service of a central idea gives a sort of logic to the workflow that informs everything else.
What tools or technologies do you use most, and how do they influence your visual language?
Touchdesigner is my jam! I enjoy the workflow and the ability to make tools on the platform for specific applications. 2D, 3D, Projection Mapping, even pen plotting. Working in a real-time space allows for rapid ideation and experimentation. Being able to capitalize on the inertia of an idea and create quickly is huge for my work.
Do you feel there Is a strong generative art scene? What would you like to see evolve in it
Absolutely! It is growing every day, and the community of generative artists all over the world is a large reason for that. I see this push from many in the space for accessibility, and I love this. More creators are removing barriers for people to both create and experience generative art. I would love to see this trend continue and help facilitate people making art with their friends.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start creating generative art but doesn’t know where to begin?
Pick a project that sounds interesting to you, and learn just enough to start having fun. You don’t need to learn everything right away, and there are lots of great resources online for beginners to learn.
Which artists or creators do you think are doing remarkable work and deserve much more recognition?
There are so many! Just to name a few in the generative space:
