Unlimited exploration of visual form, with the human as the ultimate source of taste guiding the journey.
ARTIST BIO
Visual expression has always been at Jussi Jokinen’s core, but it truly clicked when he made pixel art on a Commodore Amiga in 1980s Finland. Since then, digital tools have shaped both his hobby and his two-decade career as a visual designer. He enjoys bending code into a creative instrument—using algorithms as a medium for expression. Still, the real magic happens when digital precision meets analogue imperfection in pen plotter. Jussi is driven to push ideas further, explore the unknown, and create work that is curious, uplifting, and sometimes mysterious.
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What Is one belief, insight, or idea that guides your creative process?
Unlimited exploration of visual form, with the human as the ultimate source of taste guiding the journey.
Can you tell us how you discovered Mixed art and what drew you into it?
At first, coding as a way of making art was just one experiment among many. But after building my first plotter, something clicked.
What do you think defines your style or creative approach, and how did you arrive at that identity?
I haven’t set any boundaries for my art on purpose, but I find myself delving deeper and deeper into understanding the line—how so much can emerge from such a simple, basic form. It’s an endless journey.
How does a project usually begin for you? Do you have a creative ritual or structure you follow?
It usually begins as a sketch on paper, sparked by a passing thought—from nature, architecture, or graphic design. I like drawing on used envelopes; they’re already discarded, so nothing is at stake.
What tools or technologies do you use most, and how do they influence your visual language?
I work mostly with Paper.js—it feels natural, close to Illustrator’s logic. My setup includes a Terraplotter A2 and some DIY plotters. The code is just a means to an end, but the machines matter—they ultimately shape what can and can’t be drawn.
Do you feel there Is a strong generative art scene? What would you like to see evolve in it
From my bubble it certainly feels so, so much unbelievable generative art is being made. I gotta say I haven’t got any connection with NFTs since my art is physical, so I don’t follow that space at all.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start creating generative art but doesn’t know where to begin?
Do whatever interests you—write a prompt for an AI-generated artwork, or explore CodePen and tweak something by hand. The best way to learn is to make something and see the result.
Which artists or creators do you think are doing remarkable work and deserve much more recognition?
This is too hard question, so I don’t even try to answer thoroughly 😀 just give three first names that comes to my head:
– Licia He, Unbelievable use of pen plotter – a pioneer.
– Juhani Halkomäki, The combination of absolute coding skills + sense of beauty.
– Jonathan Barbeau, His art is getting more interesting all the time, enjoyable evolution.
