Jonathan Barbeau
Generative Artist based in Québec City
Recent Work
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STARMAP
March 2024 - Under Neith - Forever Projects - Foundation
Description
STARMAP serves as an homage to the captivating mysticism of the cosmos and the insidious fear that accompanies the exploration of the unknown. This artwork invites viewers to embark on a cosmic journey, celebrating the vastness of the universe. The artworks shows the perspective of a space cartographer, alone and fully committed to charting the vastness of the cosmos. The explorer is never shown; instead, the viewer shares his perspective, experiencing both the awe of discovery and the profound feeling of solitude in a place far greater than us. This generative collection conveys the profound sentiment that returning home is never guaranteed. As the explorer delves deeper into the cosmos, a sense of wonder and curiosity becomes entwined with feelings of isolation and the weight of emptiness that begins to envelop them. It encapsulates the paradox of discovery mingled with the fear of losing connection with the familiar—a dichotomy resonating within every soul, akin to the emotions associated with significant life changes. ||==NOTES==|| STARMAP is a contemplative piece that paints itself over time. This collection has been built with contemplation in mind so take the time to kick back and enjoy the automated painting process (around 60s)
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Traces
April 2024 - Intefaces - Funded by the federal government commissioner for culture and the media, Hanover, Stuttgart, Germany - OBJKT.
Description
This project is a part of the Interfaces project so let me give you the basics of it. This collaboration is kind of a bridge between dance and computer art. It works by capturing the dynamics and expression of dance to transport and remix them through the lens of generative art.
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EX-LIBRIS
January 2024 - fx(hash)
Description
The idea of EX-LIBRIS emerged only days before my pilgrimage to the Artblocks Marfa Weekend in September. What began as an intent to craft exquisite bookmarks for a select circle swiftly transformed into a revelation of the creative potential within this seemingly modest format. From this first batch only 32 bookmarks came into existence. These bookmarks, meticulously designed and infused with the desire to learn, served as more than placeholders within pages. They encapsulated a narrative of artistic exploration, self discovery and interpersonal connections. It was in this moment of realization that the decision to immortalize this project on the blockchain took root. The EX-LIBRIS project stands as a testament to the union of creativity and the possibilities made possible by blockchain technology. Each bookmark, a work of art in its own right, represents a fragment of this creative journey. With an ethos of uniqueness and individuality, each holder will have the opportunity to redeem their bookmark (or set) after minting, offering a tangible and signed testament to this unique artistic endeavor. EX-LIBRIS encapsulates the essence of a moment in time, where I found my tribe as an artist and transformed into an enduring testament to art's evolution—an ode to tradition, knowledge, innovation, and the limitless horizons of art in the digital age.
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Jeu de Ligne
June 2023 - 256art.com
Description
'Jeu de ligne' is a generative artwork that uses particles, movement, and constraint. As the initial composition glides across the canvas, columns and rows emerge from the particles getting trapped on the margin.
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Exhibit-A
Mai 2023 - Highlight.xyz
Description
This collection features 10 artworks made in pair by 5 different algorithm. This collection was exhibited at La Korrigane in Quebec City during the summer of 2023. All pairs of artworks uses Perlin Noise as the main algorithmic foundation and shows how a similar techniques can yield such different results.