Fidenza, created by Tyler Hobbs and released through Art Blocks in June 2021, represents a landmark achievement in generative art. The collection consists of 999 unique pieces that employ a custom-built algorithm called "flow fields" to create organic, flowing curves that evoke the sensation of movement through space. Each piece features intricate lines that appear to dance across the canvas, creating complex compositions that balance chaos and order through carefully controlled randomness.
The name "Fidenza" itself comes from a small town in Italy that Hobbs randomly discovered while searching for a title that felt right for the project.
Hobbs' masterful use of color theory and compositional balance creates a distinctive look and feel. The algorithm generates pieces with varying color palettes, ranging from bold, contrasting combinations to subtle, monochromatic schemes. The flowing lines can appear as delicate threads or bold strokes, sometimes forming dense clusters and other times creating sparse, minimalist arrangements.
Tyler Hobbs is a visual artist from Austin, Texas who works primarily with algorithms, plotters, and paint.
His artwork focuses on computational aesthetics, how they are shaped by the biases of modern computer hardware and software, and how they relate to and interact with the natural world around us. Tyler develops and programs custom algorithms that are used to generate visual imagery. Often, these strike a balance between the cold, hard structure that computers excel at, and the messy, organic chaos we can observe in the natural world around us.
Hobbs’ work has been exhibited internationally, with recent solo exhibitions at Unit in London and Pace Gallery in New York City. His algorithmic art is among the most sought-after by digital art collectors and has been included in numerous auctions by leading auction houses such as Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s. Notable public institutions holding his work include the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
