This was a first attempt to use genetic algorithms to create "paintings" (actually high resolution digital prints). Each panel is 7" x 5.25", and 100 panels are hung in a 10 by 10 grid a bit larger than 70" x 53". Each chromosome is a collection of genes which determine the color, brush type, width, length, density, order, and shape of the marks. In some pathological cases the final brush virtually covers the entire canvas creating a monochrome

This archival quality Iris digital print is the result of taking chromosomes from the above project, and applying "gene splicing" operations. The resulting composite chromosome has characteristics of the various panels which contributed to it. The image file used to make the print is fully rendered at 300 continuous tone dots per inch.

This archival quality Iris digital print is the result of taking chromosomes from the above project, and applying "gene splicing" operations. The resulting composite chromosome has characteristics of the various panels which contributed to it. The image file used to make the print is fully rendered at 300 continuous tone dots per inch

This set of panels use the chromosomes from the above 2 Iris prints to breed offspring chromosomes. The four 12" x 12" panels to either side are expressions of the two parent's chromosomes, and the four 12" x 18" panels in the center are expressions of the chomosomes of the four children. Each child reflects a unique recombination of characteristics from the two parents. The entire arrangement is generally about 6' x 3'.