The Algorithm

Description

The Algorithm is part of a series of paintings also called The Algorithm that has a theme about life in the modern age and how the algorithms of the digital age have almost complete control over every aspect of our lives.

This painting started as splash work as you can see from the texture, and then the details of the figure and text were added later, and finally the white parts and black lines.

The text on the painting says ‘The algorithm is your god now’ I don’t think this requires any explanation as the words and meaning are clear.

There are currently two other completed paintings that are part of this series Reject and Thought Criminal I am planning another three to complete the series (they’re all in my head already) although currently, financial restrictions mean I am unable to afford either the canvas or paint. In fact, the three completed pieces in the series are all on canvases that I have painted over. But needs must and all that.

As soon as I am financially and physically able I will complete the series, which I am looking forward to, it’s very frustrating to have paintings stuck in my head and be unable to express them, especially under such circumstances when perhaps the release achieved through painting is more important than ever.