Encoded Life | 生生不息
generative digital artwork, 40seconds, 2023 | 生成式数字作品，40秒，2023
Based on the mechanism of L-System, Encoded Life series attempt to build a complex iterative system that depicts the imaginary picture of life growing and expanding among the universe. L-system is a mathematical model used to describe natural growth behavior of certain types of organism like plants or human lungs. By adding rules and parameters to the algorithm, Encoded Life generates organic shapes and structures that keeps evolving. As Taoism says, ‘Dao begets One, One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things’. Building up from a simple set of rules, the image becomes so mysteriously beautiful with its arbitrarily complex composition. Encoded Life encapsulates the life force that permeates all existence, showcasing the artist's exploration of the profound relationship between our internal experiences and the vast universe.
《生生不息》系列以描述生长规律的L-System数学模型为基础，搭建了一个从“一”生长、自内向外、不断延伸更新的复杂体系。“道生一，一生二，二生三，三生万物”，这句描述宇宙间万物生长运行的法则同样讲述了生命单体内部的运作规律。L-System作为研究细胞交互作用的数学模型被广泛应用于植物生长、人体气管结构与模拟各种生态物体的形态研究中。《生生不息》通过定义底层结构模型，调用简单参数使枝干系统层层变换，将“光”作为元素加入系统的迭代中。在不同的生成规则运作下，DaDa试图描绘出我们的外层空间（outer space）与内层空间（inner space）的生命样貌，同时带领我们去体会这两者之间无形的连接。
Each piece in the "Encoded Life" series is a testament to the artist's skill in harnessing mathematical models to create art that resonates with both the natural world and philosophical concepts. The first piece, with its intricate and delicate interplay of light and color, forms ethereal shapes that seem to float and expand in a dark void, capturing a sense of mysterious beauty. The second piece presents a dynamic and fiery composition, with swirling patterns that evoke energy and motion, highlighting the vibrant force of life. The third piece, featuring a softer and more pastel-like color palette, creates a serene and harmonious visual experience, embodying tranquility and balance. The fourth piece offers a cooler, almost cosmic representation, with blue and white hues forming intricate, flowing structures that evoke the vastness of space, suggesting the infinite expanse of the universe… Each artwork in the series builds from simple rules to reveal arbitrarily complex compositions, echoing the Daoist concept of creation and interconnectedness. Together, these pieces illustrate the artist's exploration of the profound relationship between our inner space and the physical outer space, portraying the life force that exists among all beings through a mesmerizing blend of natural growth patterns and philosophical depth.
每一幅《生生不息》系列作品都见证了艺术家利用数学模型创作出既与自然世界共鸣又富有哲理的艺术的技巧。第一幅作品通过光线与色彩的复杂且细腻的交织，形成仿佛在黑暗虚空中浮动和扩展的虚幻形状，捕捉到了一种神秘的美感。第二幅作品呈现出一个充满活力和炙热的构图，旋转的图案唤起能量和运动，突显了生命的蓬勃力量。第三幅作品以较柔和且类似粉彩的色调，创造出宁静和谐的视觉体验，体现了宁静与平衡。第四幅作品则提供了一个更为清冷、几近宇宙般的呈现，以蓝色和白色的色调形成复杂流动的结构，唤起空间的浩瀚，暗示了宇宙的无限延展。。。该系列中的每一件作品都从简单的规则出发，揭示出任意复杂的构图，反映了东方哲学中关于创造与互联的概念。这些作品共同展示了艺术家对内心空间与外部物理空间之间深刻关系的探索，通过自然生长模式和哲学深度的迷人融合，描绘了存在于所有生命中的生命力。
"Encoded Life" explores the intricate relationship between the external objective world and the internal subjective experience, reflecting the intertwining and folding of these dimensions. This artwork constructs a narrative that examines humanity's quest to understand cosmic laws and integrate them with individual experiences. Displayed across multiple screens in an expansive open space, the piece invites viewers into an immersive environment where they can explore the macro and micro aspects of existence. The dynamic visuals generated through complex algorithms evoke a sense of awe, mirroring the vastness of the universe and the minutiae of molecular structures, prompting contemplation on the structure of existence and the essence of being.
The exhibition draws inspiration from a rich history of artistic responses to celestial phenomena, spanning over eighty years of creative exploration. It resonates with the polished aesthetics of space-age designs and the vibrant colors reminiscent of nebulae. The work's evolving visuals and soundscape aim to blend the audience's perception of reality with a meditative introspection, highlighting the fluid boundaries between the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown. "Encoded Life" encourages viewers to reflect on their place within the cosmos, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
《生生不息》探讨了外部客观世界与内在主观体验之间复杂的关系，反映了这些维度的交织与折叠。这件作品构建了一个宏大的叙事，审视人类对宇宙规律的探索以及内在个体经验的融合。通过在开放空间中的多块屏幕展示，该作品邀请观众进入一个沉浸式的环境，在其中探索存在的宏观和微观方面。通过复杂算法生成的动态视觉效果唤起了观众对宇宙浩瀚和分子结构细微之处的敬畏，促使人们思考存在的结构和生命的本质。
此次展览汲取了八十多年艺术创作对天体现象的广泛回应，从太空时代设计的抛光美学到星云折射出的斑斓色彩，作品的演变视觉和音景旨在将观众的现实感知与冥想内省融合，突显有形与无形、已知与未知之间的流动边界。《生生不息》鼓励观众反思自己在宇宙中的位置，加深对万物互联的理解，感受从宏观到微观的生命奇迹。
The "Encoded Life" series has been exhibited in numerous cities, captivating audiences with its stunning visual presentations. These exhibitions have been showcased on a variety of screen ratios, from large-scale immersive installations to intimate gallery displays, each adapting the artwork to its unique setting and enhancing the viewer's experience.Below are photos of the "Encoded Life" series exhibited in different cities and on various ratios of screens, capturing the essence and impact of these remarkable works in different contexts.
《生生不息》系列已在多个城市展出，以其令人惊叹的视觉呈现吸引了观众。这些展览以各种屏幕比例展示，从大型沉浸式装置到亲密的画廊展示，每一个都根据作品的独特环境进行了调整，增强了观众的体验。以下是《生生不息》系列在不同城市和各种屏幕比例下展出的照片，捕捉了这些杰出作品在不同环境中的本质和影响。
Exhibitions:
2024 Evolutionary Space, K11 Mall, Tianjin, China
Rekindle, Times Art Mesuem of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
2023 Beyond Cosmos, Within Us – Solo Exhibition of DaDa, C Future City Public Digital Museum, Shenzhen, China
Evolutionary Space, Media Lab, Shanghai, China
Singularity: Arrival of Tomorrow Digital Art Exhibition, Haihui Art Museum, Zhengzhou, China
The Big Bang!, MC HOUSE, Chengdu, China
2024 演化的空间（天津站），K11 商城，天津，中国
重燃Rekindle，时代美术馆重庆馆，重庆，中国
2023 外向内折——DaDa个展，中洲湾公共数字美术馆，深圳，中国
演化的空间（上海站），Media Lab，上海，中国
奇点：明日降临 数字艺术展，海汇美术馆，郑州，中国
宇宙大爆炸 THE BIG BANG!，MC HOUSE，成都，中国