RecursiveFormRomareBeardenPark

Starting with columns and then adding rows in ContextFree, a series of squares combines to form an 80'X50' rectangular patchwork. Seeing some of Romare Bearden's collages inspired this configuration of quilt-like patterning; visual distinctions made with the tonal lightness or darkness of the squares.

In order to break up the orthogonal nature of simple column & row squares, angles of 45 are applied to the last set of the right-angle-ruled Squares. Using angles other than 0,45,90,135,180,etc. creates forms "spun" atop each other resulting in a kaleidoscopic effect. 

From this basic plan, I exported the SVG into AI, saved as DWG, then opened in RHINO. From within Rhino, extrusions to certain squares provided barriers and areas to sit for the park. Basing the intensity of extruded curves to correlate to tonal patterns from the original context free image, the park has a defined passive area in contrast to an active area. Similar to the way the park is now, with an open swath of land progressing towards an active, busy area, the design from context free is more patterned.

 

Starting with ContextFree &

Using the Variation "YIF":

startshape column

rule column {

5 * {y 1} row {} // grid spacing

}

rule row {

8 * {x 1} rightangle {} 

}

rule rightangle  {

SQUARE {hue 0 sat 0 b 0}

rightangle {s 1 r 90}

}

rule rightangle {

SQUARE {sat 1 b 0.5}

rightangle {s 0.99 r 90 a -0.3}

}

rule rightangle {

SQUARE {b 1}

rightangle {s 0.7 r 45}

}

The basic pattern is formed:

By emulating the color schemes of Romare Bearden's collages in Illustrator, selective toning results in:

In Rhino, extruding curves brings the squares into the Z-axis, providing planes, frames, & places for repose: