Filterscape: Energy Recycling in a Creative Ecosystem

Authors:
Alice Eldridge;Alan Dorin
Affiliations:
Centre for Electronic Media Art, Monash University, Australia 3800;Centre for Electronic Media Art, Monash University, Australia 3800
Venue:
EvoWorkshops '09 Proceedings of the EvoWorkshops 2009 on Applications of Evolutionary Computing: EvoCOMNET, EvoENVIRONMENT, EvoFIN, EvoGAMES, EvoHOT, EvoIASP, EvoINTERACTION, EvoMUSART, EvoNUM, EvoSTOC, EvoTRANSLOG
Year:
2009

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Abstract

This paper extends previous work in evolutionary ecosystemic approaches to generative art. Filterscape , adopts the implicit fitness specification that is fundamental to this approach and explores the use of resource recycling as a means of generating coherent sonic diversity in a generative sound work. Filterscape agents consume and deposit energy that is manifest in the simulation as sound. Resource recycling is shown to support cooperative as well as competitive survival strategies. In the context of our simulation, these strategies are recognised by their characteristic audible signatures. The model provides a novel means to generate sonic diversity through de-centralised agent interactions.