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Bassil Taleb

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Architect/artist.
Creating visual micronarratives with code.

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Jad, Fifi, Vera, Olafur, and Refik. taken in Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art by @bsltlb

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I'm excited to share with you my latest long-form project:
Wjoud

Releasing on @fxhash September 25th.

Contemplating our digital existence, "Wujoud" emerges as an exploration of emotional presence in its raw and flowing evolution on a digital canvas. Inspired by the visceral artistry of Kazuo Shiraga, this project delves into the essence of how our digital footprints trace the contours of our being, leaving behind intimate marks that are both personal and universal.

"Wujoud" is an algorithm that begins with an underlying human geometric figure, unfolding into a dynamic journey across the canvas with what can be described as digital limbs. This movement mirrors how our gaze traverses a captivating image, absorbing it one pixel at a time, as if we are intimately engaging with every fragment of its existence. The result is an interaction manifesting as a digital body in motion.

"Wujoud" reflects on how our digital presence manifests in art, leaving behind an emotional imprint that is both deliberate and subconscious. It invites the audience to contemplate the almost voyeuristic act of observing and being observed within the digital realm, questioning the boundaries between creator, creation, and observer.

By translating the tactile into the virtual, the project offers a meditative space to engage with the rawness of emotional expression. It is an invitation to experience, to feel, and to reflect on the intricate dance of existence and presence in our increasingly interconnected world.

"Wujoud," rooted in the Arabic "وجود" meaning "existence" or "being," and resonating with the Turkish "Vücut" (pronounced "vü-jut") meaning "body," encapsulates the project's thematic exploration of presence and embodiment across cultural and digital landscapes.

#generativeart #creativecoding #p5js #digitalart #codeart #art by @bsltlb

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I'm thrilled to share that my work has been featured in the latest issue of Publick Occurrences, a beautiful publication curated by the incredible Pierre Gervois, celebrating digital art in all its diversity.

I'm excited to be included alongside such inspiring artists. It feels great to see the publication pushing boundaries and elevating the space with its vision of quality and authenticity.

Available on @objktcom and on @pressreader

Thank you again @pgervois 💕🙏

#digitalart #artpublication #art by @bsltlb

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Fifi .. melting my heart in the shadow of an olive tree. taken in Alaçatı by @bsltlb

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NOW ON VIEW AT THE GALLERY: ‘Mahsus’ by @bsltlb 💥

From the artist:

At the heart of our interconnected lives, “Mahsus” emerges as a reflection on the subtle yet profound ways in which intimacy and touch manifest within the digital sphere. This project captures the essence of those fleeting moments where the physical and emotional intertwine, reminiscent of a whispered affection or the gentlest of contacts that leave behind a trace of warmth and closeness.

Drawing from a rich palette of shared experiences that shape our identities and our relationships with the world, “Mahsus” invites its audience to delve into the sensations of touch—those that are premeditated and bear an intimate, personal signature. Through this exploration, the work contemplates how such interactions, though often absent in digital exchanges, remain pivotal in our understanding and experience of connection.

By reimagining the tactile within a digital context, the project offers a meditative space for viewers to engage with the notion of digital intimacy encouraging a contemplation on the ways digital and physical realms can converge, evoking the genuine feeling of being touched, both physically and emotionally.

In this endeavor, “Mahsus” seeks to underscore the emotional and intimate facets of human interaction. It stands as an invitation to experience, to feel, and to reflect on the intricate dance of human connection in our increasingly digital world.

“Mahsus” while phonetically reminiscent of the Arabic “محسوس” -meaning “felt” or “sensed”- derives its meaning in Turkish from the Arabic “مخصوص,” denoting something specifically intended. This nuanced lineage enriches the project’s thematic exploration of deliberate, sensory connection across cultural boundaries.

#BassilTaleb #MonoGallery #DigitalArt #GenerativeArt #longForm #creativecode taken in Medina of Tunis by @bsltlb

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I'm excited to share my new long-form project "Mahsus"

Releasing on @fxhash on March 6th 5pm GMT

At the heart of our interconnected lives, "Mahsus" emerges as a reflection on the subtle yet profound ways in which intimacy and touch manifest within the digital sphere. This project captures the essence of those fleeting moments where the physical and emotional intertwine, reminiscent of a whispered affection or the gentlest of contacts that leave behind a trace of warmth and closeness.

By reimagining the tactile within a digital context, the project offers a meditative space for viewers to engage with the notion of digital intimacy encouraging a contemplation on the ways digital and physical realms can converge, evoking the genuine feeling of being touched, both physically and emotionally.

"Mahsus" while phonetically reminiscent of the Arabic "محسوس" -meaning "felt" or "sensed"- derives its meaning in Turkish from the Arabic "مخصوص," denoting something specifically intended.

#generativeart #creativecoding #p5js #art #digitalart by @bsltlb

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Hoping to see a turtle. taken in Louvre, Abu Dhabi by @bsltlb

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Genuary 13 .. Wobbly function day.

#genuary13 #genuary2024 #generativeart #ceeativecoding #digitalart #art #p5js #animation by @bsltlb

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Genuary 9 .. ASCII

I admit the second one is more aligned with the prompt but I liked the first version.

#genuary9 #genuary #genuary2014 #generativeart #creativecoding #p5js #ascii #blackandwhite #art #digitalart by @bsltlb

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Genuary 8 .. Chaotic system.
Exploring chaos with the Ricker model.

#genuary8 #genuary #genuary2024 #generativeart #creativecoding #digitalart #chaos #math #art by @bsltlb

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Genuary 6 .. Screensaver.

#genuary6 #genuary2024 #generativeart #creativecoding #digitalart #p5js #animation by @bsltlb

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Genuary 5 .. In the style of Vera Molnár (1924-2023)

#genuary5 #genuary #genuary2024 #generativeart #creativecoding #p5js by @bsltlb

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