l.o, 2023
A flock of particles brought to life by an audio algorithm inspired by modular synthesis and delay effects.
Selected by Art Blocks.
https://l.o.night-sea.com/https://www.artblocks.io/project/463

Tools: three.js, GLSL, Web Audio, Javascript, Vite
Visuals: Johan Ismael
Audio: David Grunzweig

The visual composition is inspired by starling murmurations and the mesmerizing patterns that emerge from the birds’ fluid and synchronized movements. The particles are coordinated by various signed distance functions organizing the flock in patterns of density, size and color. They are rendered using geometry instancing, a draw call optimization technique inspired by video game development where it is commonly used for objects such as grass or trees. As the sound expands and contracts, so do the areas of visual density, revealing ephemeral shapes and structures.