77 Million Paintings

 

77 Million Paintings by Brian Eno is a creative masterpiece. What's more, it fills a true commercial need.
    In short, it's a piece of software designed to run off today's powerful computers and meant to be viewed on today's large, high definition displays. But such a description actually sell the concept short.
    Eno is the undisputed master of ambient, whether he is exploring music, traditional painting, or "light images." Here, he is using all three. A huge quantity of Eno's hand painted elements lay the foundation for this piece. But it's the software, not Eno himself, that creates each individual painting. This unique "generative software" pulls together various layers of Eno's art, combining them in different patterns and colors in such a way that no painting is ever duplicated. A similar process is used for Eno's ambient music track (which can be turned off).
    This is no screen saver. The final product is unlike anything I have ever seen on a computer screen. Running on a G5 Mac with an HD Cinema Display, the imagery is jaw-dropping. The use of hand-painted elements adds an organic aesthetic you rarely find on a computer monitor. The on-going metamorphosis is so subtle and cleverly conceived, it's mesmerizing without being distracting. 77 Million Paintings is always in the act of creation. And since you will never again see the particular painting in front of you at any given moment, each fleeting painting feels worthy of your attention.
    If you've already spent the money to create an entertainment center with a computer and huge flat screen, or even if you just have a big monitor on your desk, 77 Million Paintings is a must-have. For less than $40, you'll turn that dark, empty, cold screen into a glowing art canvas that will inspire you and transform your environment.
    Heck, it's almost worth creating an entertainment center around it.
    Watch the video below to learn more.

Comments

[kellyd]

Very awesome. I want it.