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Biography

Owen Moore (b. 1985) is an audio-visual code artist based in Vancouver, Canada. He specializes in web based algorithmic artwork, using pseudorandomization as an integral part of his practice. He is known for unique graphics rendering techniques, incorporating interactivity, and mixing complementary soundscapes and visuals in his work. Moore collaborates with machines to explore his creative ideas, producing work that fits his vision yet retains an inherent quality of unpredictability. His work is featured in the Art Blocks Curated Collection and has been exhibited in Marfa, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Vancouver, BC. At the heart of his practice is a passion for creative technology.

Education

2009 - BIT, Bachelor of Information Technology, Carleton University
2009 - Advanced Diploma, Interactive Multimedia Design, Algonquin College

Contact

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Artist Statement

I work with code and machines. I program stochastic algorithms that randomly choose branching paths of logic to generate unique, one-of-a-kind outputs. My practice centers on randomization as a core element of the creative process, where I work collaboratively with the systems I design. Using an iterative process, I explore the conceptual structures, rendering techniques, or sonic qualities of my work until an aesthetic emerges that resonates with me. The works I release are captured moments within this process — a final codebase or technical configuration forms the foundation from which I may curate collections, offer raw outputs on-demand, or present as ever-evolving systems.

I’ve always been a keen observer of patterns, details, and behaviours. My mind is drawn to structure, and I find joy in distilling subjects into their root components while observing the relationships between them. When creating, I do not visualize literal outcomes; instead, I imagine abstract ideas and the influences each have on the whole. I work with code and machines because it allows me to break thoughts into discrete, actionable elements that, when mixed with randomization, enable me to explore the latent domain spaces I’ve constructed. My goal is to uncover aesthetics that best represent the underlying ideas through rendering techniques, sonic qualities, or other forms of presentation. Each work represents a reproducible execution of code or machine configuration from a near-infinite set of possibilities.

Artwork

The table below summarizes all my collectible artworks (digital & physical). It does not include any consumable media, work for hire, licenses, installations, proofs, etc. only works I consider as part of my artistic oeuvre.

Collection	Gallery	Curation	Code	Count	Total	Medium	Year
Entropy 8x10"	--	Self-Released	O	--	--	Print	open
Entropy 16x20"	--	Self-Released	S	12	96	Print	2024
WaveShapes	Proof	Diamond Exhibition	S	235	800	NFT	2023
Erratic	Art Blocks	AB[500] Playground	S	400	400	NFT	2022
Flux	Art Blocks	AB[500] Curated S7	S	500	500	NFT	2022
Quarantine	Art Blocks	AB[500] Factory	S	128	128	NFT	2021
Spaghettification	Art Blocks	AB[500] Factory	S	1024	1024	NFT	2021
Photosynthetic	OpenSea	Self-Released	S	50	50	NFT	2021

Every artwork I create is a one-of-a-kind, whether it's from my Signature collections where I carefully curate individual originals, or from an open project where artworks are infintely generated on-demand. Traditional terms like Original and Edition don't fit the algorithmic paradym so I've adopted Variable Edition (V.E.) as my preferred vernacular.