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| Archy? | Archy is a unique idea that takes scientific concepts and creates art. Archy is a computer program created by Gordon Ackerman, a science teacher from Edinburgh. He has given the program various equations to work with then handed over the decisions as to how these are applied to it. The results are unpredictable yet carry something of the essence of nature. More... |
| Is it art? | Can art be made by a machine? Most of us would doubt that. Does art not need to be based on some meaning? Gordon sees the process that is Archy as a way of expressing much of the beauty he sees in physics, and of pointing to the meaning they imply. Also the serendipitous discovery and the processes involved speak volumes to him. More... |
| Pictures | These images are free to use for non-commercial use. For full definition images contact Gordon. |
| New | I am rebuilding Archy in a new language which means you will be able to watch him on line. You need to have Java installed and enabled to see it working. Click here for the first taste on ArchyOnLine |