Graphics made with the turtle module in Python.
As an electrical engineering major who makes art, I always search for overlaps between art and tech. Earlier this year, I visited my first digital art exhibit at Artechouse NYC. It was an incredibly immersive and serene experience that impacted me during a stressful time in my life.
It displays colourful, visually appealing graphics that loosely resemble the celestial bodies in outer space. The project is intended to imbue tranquil feelings in the user.
It was created with an online Python compiler: Replit, with the Turtle graphics module.
The first challenge was changing the project idea. Initially, I planned to use data visualisation to generate graphics. However, because I wanted the data sets to directly relate to the drawings in mind, I would have needed to gather several specific data sets. Collecting that data would have taken more time than I had to spare.
The next challenge was being mindful of my available memory stores. Because I used an online compiler, I didn't have an abundance of memory, which caused some of the graphics to generate slower than others.
I'm proud of my time management. Although not as detailed as I would have liked, I created all the graphics I had in mind during the planning stage.
I realised that I have a lot to learn regarding the application of Python in projects. Since I have only ever coded in school, there has been a limit to my exposure and knowledge. I was doubtful when registering for this hackathon, but the experience has been positive and motivated me to apply for more. I hope that next time I can work with a team that will help me expand my knowledge.
I plan to go ahead with the data visualisation idea I had before. It's something I hope to keep building on, with different drawing ideas and accompanying data sets.