Biography
Owen Moore (b. 1985) is a contemporary code artist based in Vancouver Canada, specializing in stochastic algorithms. Moore is known for his unique computer graphics rendering techniques and for incorporating interactivity, soundscapes, and motion into his works. Actively involved in the algorithmic art movement, he embraces working collaboratively with computers executing randomization processes as a core guiding principle in his art practice. Moore’s work has been featured in the Art Blocks curated collection and exhibited in Marfa TX, Los Angeles CA, and Vancouver BC.
Experience
  • 2020-2024 - current art practice specializing in coding stochastic algorithms
  • 2019-2020 - product manager at software startup exploring procedural fashion
  • 2013-2019 - technology supervisor & developer in the VFX / animation industry
  • 2009-2013 - freelance multimedia producer and software development
Education
  • 2009 - BIT, Bachelor of Information Technology, Carleton University
  • 2009 - Advanced Diploma, Interactive Multimedia Design, Algonquin College
Contact
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Artist Statement
I work with code. I program stochastic algorithms that randomly choose branching paths of logic and/or values to generate unique, one-of-a-kind outputs. My practice centers on randomization as a core element of the creative process, where I work collaboratively with the systems I design. Through this iterative process, I explore the conceptual structures and rendering techniques of my work until an aesthetic emerges that resonates with me. The artworks I release are captured moments within this process — a final codebase that forms the foundation for curating pieces, offering works on-demand, or presenting them as part of an evolving system.I have always been a keen observer of patterns, details, and behaviors. My mind is drawn to structure, and I find joy in distilling subjects into their root components, uncovering relationships between them in the process. When creating, I am unable to visualize literal outcomes; instead, my mind’s eye imagines abstract ideas and the influences they might have on one another. I work with code because it allows me to break these thoughts into discrete, actionable elements and introduce randomness to explore the latent domain space I’ve constructed. My goal is to uncover an aesthetic that best represents the underlying ideas, connecting them to various rendering techniques or other forms of presentation.Each piece within a collection represents a unique but reproducible execution of a singular codebase capable of generating a near-infinite set of outcomes. Each artwork is created by providing the collection’s code with a seed—a unique string of text—that influences the randomization function. Using the same seed will always produce the same output, ensuring both a unique identity for an individual piece and a meaningful connection to the collection as a whole. Every artwork is, therefore, a representation of what is possible. My practice is a continued pursuit of a deeper understanding of stochastic processes and their relationship to the works I create.
Exhibitions
Diamond Exhibition
September 2023|WaveShapes #0|Foundry Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA

NFT BC
April 2023|Erratic #104|Vancouver, BC, Canada

perceive()
November 2022|Flux #14|Art Blocks Gallery, Marfa, TX, USA

NFT.NYC
June 2022|Flux #72, Flux #409|Samsung 837, New York, NY, USA
Artwork
The table below is a records summary of all the official collectible works in my artistic oeuvre. It does not include consumable media, work for hire, licenses, proofs, etc., but my full records can be viewed here.
SeriesCollectionGalleryCurationTypeCountTotalMediumDate
EntropyAlphaS12(96)Print2024-12-12
WaveShapesProofDiamond ExhibitionS232(800)NFT2023-04-27
ErraticArt BlocksPlaygroundS400400NFT2022-11-07
FluxArt BlocksCurated Season 7S500500NFT2022-04-18
QuarantineArt BlocksFactoryS128128NFT2021-10-29
SpaghettificationArt BlocksFactoryS10241024NFT2021-07-10
PhotosyntheticOpenSeaS5050NFT2021-06-11
This table explains the "type" codes and demonstrates how I mark physical works to identify them.
CodeDescriptionMarking
SSignature Variable Edition ( 1/x )1/x V.E.
The distinction between an Edition and Variable Edition is that an Edition is a reproduction of an artwork - prints of an original artwork, such as a photograph - whereas Variable Editions are unique originals produced from the same algorithm. Much of my work consists of Variable Editions; I strive for a one-of-a-kind experience for all pieces of my artwork.
Owen Moore, 2024
Owen Moore, 2024
Flux #14, percieve(), Art Blocks Gallery, 2022
Flux #14, percieve(), Art Blocks Gallery, 2022
percieve() Artist Panel, Art Blocks Gallery, 2022
percieve() Artist Panel, Art Blocks Gallery, 2022
Flux #72, NFT.NYC, Art Blocks x Samsung, 2022
Flux #72, NFT.NYC, Art Blocks x Samsung, 2022