Mathematical beauty: Fractal artist Julius Horsthuis
Marc Suess talks to Julius Horsthuis about immersive, psychedelic experiences in fractal art, NFTs, and the sweet spot of creativity and technology.
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Show Notes
In today's episode, Marc Suess meets Fractal Artist Julius Horsthuis.
After his career in the movie industry as a visual effects supervisor (e.g. Academy Award-winning “Manchester by the Sea”) Julius got involved in fractal art – a form of algorithmic, digital art where fractal objects get calculated and rendered as images or videos. Fractal art is fascinating for it’s a cross-section of mathematics, coding, and generative art as well as beauty and aesthetics.
Julius' artworks stand out for their cinematographic quality, creating life-like immersive experiences. He collaborates with others artists and musicians, fascinating audiences all over the world.
Marc talked to Julius about his inspiration and workflow, the role of NFTs for the digital art world, and the mathematical beauty in fractal art. The collaboration of technology and beauty! A great talk for all artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs … Brace yourself for a sober, psychedelic trip!