Gravilux (1997) by Scott Snibbe

With each movement of the mouse in Gravilux, you exert a gravitational pull on a world of simulated stars. Though inspired by Newton's equations, Gravilux doesn't follow our universe's laws. The stars wrap from one side of a flat world to the other and their apparent three-dimensional movements are a perceptual illusion. Stars are also free from mutual attraction, preventing the forming of galaxies and solar systems; and here antigravity is possible.

http://snibbe.com/projects/interactive/gravilux

Gravilux is now available as an iPhone/iPad application based on the original code: http://snibbe.com/store/gravilux

Gravilux begins with a stage trick as a Cartesian grid transforms into a natural system that behaves in turn like galaxies, subatomic particles, or dust on a pond. This transformation is a metaphor for the Dynamic Systems Series itself, which tries to convey an instrumental, naturalistic, and infinitely expressive experience within the confines of computation. Gravilux's name is an homage to the Clavilux—an early light performance instrument, also known as a color organ, created by the early twentieth century artist Thomas Wilfred.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• gravity
• gravitation
• drawing
• stars
• animation
• abstract
• interactive art

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