Computational Expressionism Abstract Computational expressionism is an exploration of drawing using a computer that redefines the concepts of line and composition for the digital medium. A computer allows us to construct drawing instruments that take advantage of the dynamism, interactivity, behavioral elements and other features of a programming environment.
Drawing becomes a two-fold process, at two distinct levels of interaction with the computer.
The artist has to program the appearance and behavior of lines and subsequently draw with these lines by dragging a mouse or gesturing with some other input device. The compositions incorporate the beauty of computation with the creative impetus of the hand, whose apparent mistakes, hesitations and inspirations form a complex and critical component of visual expression.