Ritmo Geometrico

I have chosen to choose the piece by artist Vera Molnar, in which she exclusively uses squares and repetitive patterns to explore how small variations within the same element can give rise to a rich and complex visual experience. The work invites detailed and thoughtful observation, showing how, even with such basic elements, deeply surprising visual effects can be achieved.

Technical, aesthetic and conceptual development

Vera Molnar, pioneer of digital art, captivated me with her minimalist approach and innovative use of geometric shapes. His ability to transform simple squares into complex compositions deeply inspired me in the development of my own digital work. Although I found it challenging to come up with a clear idea at first, I decided to focus on simplicity and adding a personal touch through movement. Motivated by Molnar’s approach, I explored how simplicity in form can generate a diversity of visual expressions.

My work is based on a series of concentric squares that overlap, expand and contract in a synchronized manner. This approach creates an effect of depth and perspective that guides the eye toward the center of the work. The incorporated movement adds a dynamic dimension, aiming to envelop the viewer and capture their attention effectively.

Choosing a simple algorithm marked the beginning of a creative journey. As I developed the piece, I experimented with different parameters, adjusting the speed of expansion and contraction, and changing the density of the squares. This iterative process of trial and error immersed me in constant evolution. As Brea points out, “the true tool through which everything we call art in the 20th century has been produced is called: immanent self-criticism. Only those languages, or domains of significant production, in which a critical exploration of their own limits is carried out contribute productions that we should legitimately consider ‘art’.”

My work became a reflection of this search, where each decision was an answer to the question: How can I make this work more interesting and meaningful? Immanent self-criticism, according to Brea, implies that art is not a finished product, but a process in constant evolution. The artist must constantly question his own decisions and explore expressive possibilities.

I was also able to highlight Brea’s questioning of the classical conception of the “work of art” as something stable and autonomous. According to his perspective, “there is no work of art, there is work and practices that we can call artistic.” It proposes that art should not be seen as a specific object or an entity with a fixed essence. Instead, art manifests itself through the processes, practices, and activities that artists carry out.

Doing this work taught me a valuable lesson about perseverance and the importance of continuous experimentation in the creative process. At first, I faced multiple challenges and moments of uncertainty, but through dedication and constant effort, I discovered that the path to artistic innovation is full of trials and adjustments.

Literature

BREA, José Luis. (2002). “Breve (y desordenado) antiglosario –o diccionario de tópicos- sobre el arte electrónico” en La era postmedia. Acción comunicativa, prácticas (post)artísticas y dispositivos neomediales. Salamanca: CASA Editorial, pp. 4-8. ( Pagina 6 - Pixel Art).

Brea, José Luis (2008), “Redefinición de las practicas artisticas”. Pagina 1, apartado 3.