Introduction
Hertlein’s Automated Forest combines randomised variants of a tree pattern with planned placement. ZKM records FORTRAN and an HP flatbed plotter, connecting computation with experiments in paper-based and overlaid imagery.
RESEARCH ACCOUNT
Automated Forest: work and context
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Work, material and process
The artist’s statement describes variations of one pine-tree pattern and overlays that give a minimal graphic spatial qualities. Programmed arrangement and subsequent material treatment work together. The object is not adequately described as a fixed pattern obtained by pressing a button.
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Historical significance and questions
Editorial interpretation: Hertlein adds to the history of women’s computational practice and demonstrates natural imagery generated through rules rather than biological recognition. Recording language and output medium places the work within its available technical environment.
Section sources: Automated Forest
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Continue with a comparative question
Compare the methods, forms of control or presentation contexts of this entry and Algorithmic drawings / “machine imaginaire” practice.
Compare the methods, forms of control or presentation contexts of this entry and Curvilinear Perspective.
Dates & version record
Date displayed for this node: 1972 · Historical date recorded for the source: 1972
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Archive node #233 · Work and artistic practice
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Date as recorded: 1972
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