Origin
Their scientific pursuits had long been focused on this particular region, absorbing a considerable amount of their resources. Centuries were invested in decoding patterns that, despite their relentless efforts, remained stubbornly incomprehensible.
In a tiny sliver of spacetime, a coherent structure emerged. The entire episode unfolded in an instant, but it was crystal clear. A spontaneous creation with an otherworldly precision, unforeseen and inexplicable, had materialized right before their eyes.
Attempts at replication proved unsuccessful, the anomaly slipping through their scientific grasp. But this singular event proved that they had glimpsed the origin of some kind, an undeniable reality forever etched into their collective minds.
This generative artwork uses a technique called Monte Carlo path tracing, which is a physically based rendering algorithm that simulates the way light rays bounce around in a scene. It is computationally expensive as it follows multiple light rays per pixel, but it produces well-lit and realistic images.
The shapes in this artwork are created using pure mathematical equations called signed distance functions The invaluable articles from Inigo Quilez helped me learn the math of it all . Using various complex algorithms, these shapes are distorted and combined with each other to create new forms.
