Noise Series

Noise Series

Van Gogh’s technique is endlessly fascinating. His rapid, intuitive approach involved working with wet paint, allowing colors to merge and interact through bold, dynamic brushstrokes. This method created a sense of movement and emotion that remains unparalleled. While the Pointillists of his era meticulously calculated the interplay of colors, Van Gogh abstracted motion and form, breathing life into his canvases in a way that continues to inspire artists worldwide.

 

Here in the Netherlands, we are fortunate to have many opportunities to see Van Gogh’s works in person, and I have visited these collections countless times. His art inspired me to explore ways of capturing a similar sense of motion and energy using modern tools, such as a vector field.

 

In my work, I use Perlin noise to create a rotating wave that moves at a steady, constant rhythm. Though the visual appearance may seem dynamic, it is driven by a precise, consistent motion, giving the piece a clean, structured flow.

 

Much like in my other pieces, the paint is applied by hand, ensuring a personal and expressive touch. This interplay of emotion and technology creates a distinctive harmony in my work—a modern homage to Van Gogh’s timeless genius.

 

 

 

Project name_     Brush plot Noise Series

Material_         Acrylic on canvas
Date_             April 2024 - Ongoing
Location_         Haarlem

 

Perlin noise is a gradient noise function commonly used in computer graphics to create natural-looking textures, patterns, and motions. Developed by Ken Perlin in 1983, it generates smooth, continuous variations across space or time. Unlike random noise, it produces coherent structures, making it ideal for simulating phenomena like clouds, terrain, or water. Its applications range from procedural textures in games to animations and visual effects.