Frieder Nake (German, b. 1938) 6.1.67 Nr.2, Series 2.5-3 Walk-through-raster, 1967
Plotter drawing / Ink on paper
26 × 26 cm
Signed and dated on the back- unique
Collection of Bre Pettis
PION.2019.005
Description
Frieder Nake’s 6.1.67 Nr.2, Series 2.5–3 Walk-through-raster exemplifies the artist’s pioneering approach to computer-generated art, where algorithmic systems become tools for visual experimentation. Created during the formative years of generative art, the work uses programmed rules to organize grids, directional movement, and repetition into a dynamic composition that appears both ordered and unpredictable. The “walk-through” concept suggests movement through a structured raster or matrix, producing patterns that evolve through computational logic rather than direct hand-drawing. Balancing mathematical precision with visual rhythm, the piece reflects Nake’s exploration of how algorithms can create complex, expressive imagery and redefine the relationship between artist, machine, and composition.
The colors on this one are great.