Gorilla Sun

Ahmad Moussa is a Germany based generative artist and creative coder. On the internet he creates content under the alias Gorilla Sun. He enjoys exploring geometric patterns through code, and tries to find new algorithmic strategies for creating visually compelling compositions. Since 2021 he writes about creative coding on his blog, and tries to make artistic coding more accessible to a broader audience. Besides his ALBA release, he has also released several other blockchain based generative artworks.

Is our path in life predetermined or are we the masters of our own fate?

The great traversal combines point distributions and curved paths to bring to life interesting interwoven compositions. The traversers make their way through the canvas based on a simple principle - at every position the closest point is consumed and added to the traverser's path. Using Hobby curves to visualize these trails gives them an almost organic aesthetic.

The Great Traversal