P18v2

Building on the foundation of our initial exploration of letters, we continued to use the 5×5 grid as a framework to delve deeper into abstraction. However, in this phase, we introduced the concept of division and subdivision-breaking down each letter into smaller components before applying them to the grid. This added layer of abstraction, combined with randomisation, resulted in visual compositions that resemble something vaguely familiar but are no longer distinctly recognisable.

While the previous iteration of the project played with the familiar forms of letters in a collage-like arrangement, this phase pushes the boundaries further, blurring the lines between order and chaos. The fragmented letterforms, when placed in the grid, begin to resemble something binary-reminiscent of the zeros and ones that form the backbone of digital communication. Yet, just as the human brain seeks patterns in randomness, these abstracted letterforms tease at recognition without ever fully forming a readable word or message.

The simplicity of the 5×5 grid continues to serve as a foundation for this exploration, balancing the structured format with the unpredictability of the randomization process. What emerges is a series of pieces that sit on the edge of recognition-something both familiar and ungraspable. The abstraction of letters, when combined and subdivided, mirrors the fragmentation of meaning in the modern, digitized world.

Just as our earlier phase explored the near-infinite possibilities of letter arrangements, this project expands on that idea, creating outputs that push letters into new territory. By breaking down the very building blocks of language, we invite the viewer to engage with the fundamental shapes and forms in a new way-one that resists clear understanding but still evokes a sense of familiarity. The result is a binary-like visual language that hints at communication, even as it defies interpretation.