This video work delves into the enigmatic realm of the Archons—celestial entities from ancient mysticism, depicted as divine emissaries bound to the seven heavens. Their primary role is to enforce the soul's imprisonment within the material realm and guard the celestial spheres.
The visual core of the piece is a dense, white point cloud set against a black ground, constituting an intricate and granular universe of dust, star fields, and sharp-edged dunes. The work is generated using music-based code algorithms and artificial intelligence, which produce and simulate these complex visual landscapes.
A stark, leaden light—reminiscent of the cold, isolated atmosphere of an "exiled heaven"—illuminates each particle. This radiation transforms the particles into the sublime and impenetrable walls of a crystalline cage.
A slender, luminous filament, representing the soul, embarks on a journey through this perpetually shifting domain. Yet, its path is relentlessly interrupted, scattered, and ultimately reabsorbed by the immutable geometry of these divine agents.
The visual core of the piece is a dense, white point cloud set against a black ground, constituting an intricate and granular universe of dust, star fields, and sharp-edged dunes. The work is generated using music-based code algorithms and artificial intelligence, which produce and simulate these complex visual landscapes.
A stark, leaden light—reminiscent of the cold, isolated atmosphere of an "exiled heaven"—illuminates each particle. This radiation transforms the particles into the sublime and impenetrable walls of a crystalline cage.
A slender, luminous filament, representing the soul, embarks on a journey through this perpetually shifting domain. Yet, its path is relentlessly interrupted, scattered, and ultimately reabsorbed by the immutable geometry of these divine agents.
PLATFORM 101
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About us
Founded in 2018, Platform-101 emerged as a non-profit institution supporting young digital artists and establishing a foundation for digital art in Iran. In 2019, they introduced the "Manifesto of Iranian Glitch Art," championing black and white aesthetics in glitch art. Collaborating with cultural organizations, they hosted research-based performances and, in 2020, organized Iran's first Glitch group exhibition. They expanded into music collaboration, releasing an EP in noise. In 2021, "Glitch: Pixel Aesthetics" graced the Pejman Foundation. In 2022, their focus shifted to exploring Glitch in Fractal, underscoring Platform-101's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of Glitch Art.
Founded in 2018, Platform-101 emerged as a non-profit institution supporting young digital artists and establishing a foundation for digital art in Iran. In 2019, they introduced the "Manifesto of Iranian Glitch Art," championing black and white aesthetics in glitch art. Collaborating with cultural organizations, they hosted research-based performances and, in 2020, organized Iran's first Glitch group exhibition. They expanded into music collaboration, releasing an EP in noise. In 2021, "Glitch: Pixel Aesthetics" graced the Pejman Foundation. In 2022, their focus shifted to exploring Glitch in Fractal, underscoring Platform-101's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of Glitch Art.
Pattern of Infinity
Curated by Arezou Ramezani
Platform 101 Pavilion – The Wrong Biennale
Platform 101 brings together 12 Iranian artists—six Gen Z voices alongside members of our collective—to explore the journey from micro to macro, from elemental forces to cosmic architectures. Water, fire, earth, wind, and spirit appear as reflections of the whole, where every drop and flame echo the rhythm of the universe. Through video, generative coding, and small integrations of AI processes, these works connect natural patterns and fractal geometries with the vast language of the cosmos. AI has mostly assisted in the musical rhythm of these creations, bringing the pieces to life. The pavilion reveals how unity emerges through cycles of chaos and order, part and whole.
Artists:
Amir Mazhari, Arash Masoom, Arezou Ramezani, Arya Mehr, Bahar Mohammadi Manesh, Mohammad Ali Famori, Naghme Jahani, Narges Astaraki, Nastaran Darabi, Reza Famori, Sara Yarandpour, Tata Sherafat
Curated by Arezou Ramezani
Platform 101 Pavilion – The Wrong Biennale
Platform 101 brings together 12 Iranian artists—six Gen Z voices alongside members of our collective—to explore the journey from micro to macro, from elemental forces to cosmic architectures. Water, fire, earth, wind, and spirit appear as reflections of the whole, where every drop and flame echo the rhythm of the universe. Through video, generative coding, and small integrations of AI processes, these works connect natural patterns and fractal geometries with the vast language of the cosmos. AI has mostly assisted in the musical rhythm of these creations, bringing the pieces to life. The pavilion reveals how unity emerges through cycles of chaos and order, part and whole.
Artists:
Amir Mazhari, Arash Masoom, Arezou Ramezani, Arya Mehr, Bahar Mohammadi Manesh, Mohammad Ali Famori, Naghme Jahani, Narges Astaraki, Nastaran Darabi, Reza Famori, Sara Yarandpour, Tata Sherafat