ORI

James Merrill

450 unique artworks

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Ori is an art series that draws inspiration from paper folding to create deeply abstract and highly contrasting imagery. The loose interpretation of origami dynamics quickly dissolves as physical rules are bent and reimagined.

An artifact of this process is the distinctive fold lines, which symbolize the Yoshizawa-Randlett diagrams that serve as instructions for Origami. The practice of Kirigami (folding and cutting paper) is also represented and is occasionally visible as highly destructured forms.

Contrasting the precision of the folding engine is a spray paint simulation that gives the image its color. Paint is applied with a wandering nozzle, sometimes overflowing past boundaries and dripping downwards. Inspired by the freeform nature of graffiti, the spray paint layers are chaotic and unrefined.

Note: The spray paint simulation may take many seconds to fully render.

After the render is complete, press any key to destroy the artwork.

RELEASE DATE

16 Nov 2022

LIBRARY

p5@1.0.0

DISPLAY NOTES

Press any key to enter animation mode. Can be toggled between painting simulations.

RELEASE DETAILS

450 works released on 16 Nov 2022

CHARITABLE GIVING

25% of proceeds above resting price will be donated to the CHILL Foundation, which inspires youth to overcome challenges through boardsports.

PROJECT ID

0x99a9b7c1116f9ceeb1652de04d5969cce509b069-379

CONTRACT

Etherscan

379000050

ABOUT THE ARTIST

James Merrill

b. 1987 Baltimore, MD Lives and works in Vermont

James Merrill is a Vermont-based multidisciplinary artist whose portfolio includes a mix of generative, 3D, and plottable art. His artwork utilizes generative code to create static imagery, animations, physical plotter drawings, and interactive art installations. His work has been displayed internationally, from New York City to the Netherlands. ...

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James Merrill