Surface sets began as an open-ended exploration into generative systems and visual emergence. Using a custom procedural workflow, a range of abstract forms were produced. Some were clean, others unstable, and many completely unexpected. Over time, patterns started to appear.
The final collection is a curated selection of these outputs. Each piece captures a different point within a constantly changing system, where structure briefly takes hold before giving way to the distortion and noise that drives it all.
There is no narrative or intended symbolism. The focus is on emerging forms, variation, and the visual tension between control and unpredictability. These works are presented without interpretation or added context, inviting viewers to engage directly with the image itself.
Ricky Retouch is an artist who specializes in graphic design, VFX, generative art, and motion design often utilizing procedural tools. He minted his first collection in 2022. He shares his work across multiple platforms, including X(formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.
