P6v3

Following our exploration of binary states and the space between zero and one, we extended the idea of abstraction into geometric forms within a 3×3 grid. Each of the nine squares in the grid offers an opportunity for variation, and instead of numbers, we worked with three simple, yet powerful, shapes: the circle, the square, and the triangle.

In this project, each square in the grid could contain one of these three shapes, creating a vast number of possible combinations-9 to the power of 3, or 729 unique variations. This shift from numbers to abstract geometric forms allowed us to explore the concept of controlled chaos through simplicity. The basic elements of circle, square, and triangle, when placed in different configurations, create an elegant tension between order and randomness.

Previously, we experimented with numbers (1, 2, and 3) in similar grids, but the result lacked the visual impact we sought. However, using these abstract forms provided a more striking balance between structure and chaos. The grid became a canvas where the mathematical logic of variation met the visual beauty of geometric shapes. Each combination, though randomly generated, feels deliberate-offering a glimpse into the unpredictable, yet structured, nature of chaos.

In this work, we explore how simplicity can generate complexity, how even a system with only three choices per square can create nearly infinite visual possibilities. Through these arrangements, we aim to convey the beauty of mathematical chaos, where randomness and order intertwine within the constraints of a seemingly simple 3×3 grid.