Untitled
Drawing
1990 (made)
1990 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Hébert created his first algorithmic work of art in 1974 and acquired his first pen plotter in 1978. He composes the code, or algorithm, for each drawing. He considers the computer to be a tool that enables him to focus on drawing as a conceptual activity. Hébert has stated that the creative process he uses is 'very much akin to composing or choreographing, or simply … thinking'.
In 1995, Hébert, alongside artists such as Roman Verostko, Hans Dehlinger and others, began to describe themselves as 'Algorists' - artists who employ original algorithms in the process of creating their art.
In 1995, Hébert, alongside artists such as Roman Verostko, Hans Dehlinger and others, began to describe themselves as 'Algorists' - artists who employ original algorithms in the process of creating their art.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Untitled (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Plotter drawing on paper |
| Brief description | Plotter drawing on paper, 'Untitled', by Jean-Pierre Hébert, 1990 |
| Physical description | Plotter drawing on paper. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Jean-Pierre Hébert 90' (Artist's signature and date. In pen in lower right edge.) |
| Gallery label | Jean-Pierre Hébert born 1939
Untitled
1990
Hébert created his first algorithmic work of art in 1974 and acquired his first pen plotter in 1978. He composes the code, or algorithm, for each drawing. He considers the computer to be a tool that enables him to focus on drawing as a conceptual activity.
Plotter drawing
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince
Museum no. E.1082-2008(07/12/2009 - 21/04/2010) |
| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Hebert |
| Summary | Hébert created his first algorithmic work of art in 1974 and acquired his first pen plotter in 1978. He composes the code, or algorithm, for each drawing. He considers the computer to be a tool that enables him to focus on drawing as a conceptual activity. Hébert has stated that the creative process he uses is 'very much akin to composing or choreographing, or simply … thinking'. In 1995, Hébert, alongside artists such as Roman Verostko, Hans Dehlinger and others, began to describe themselves as 'Algorists' - artists who employ original algorithms in the process of creating their art. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1082-2008 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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