Algorithmic Octopus

This artwork illustrates the concept of schooling/swarming via an unimodal optimization algorithm. When we look at schooling fish, the Barycenter (center of mass) is calculated based on the position and weight of each fish. Then when the total school weight has increased from the previous iteration the fish are attracted to the Barycenter according to the formula on the artwork.

In the artwork all the fish are congregating towards the Octopus via its tentacles, making the octopus the barycenter.

The abundant use of yellow, lifts the mood radiating from this artwork. The cooler use of blue, green and purple tones contrast with the warm yellow background and creates an interesting play for the eyes, keeping ones interest flowing throughout the work.