On September 18, Strangethink tweeted, “So I made some kind of mutant generative paint package. I’ll probably release it at the weekend. It’s pretty wild.” Attached to the tweet were a quartet of images: pastel, glitchy works, beautiful little mutations of shapes. This would be the beginning of a sort of possession for Strangethink, as the developer worked out the kinks on the software and flooded the universe with bizarre, beautiful little creations. The end result: a bunch of awesome iterative artworks, a piece of software that allows anyone to create more, and a fascinating look at the creative process. Also, lots of aliens.
You don’t have to praise the mantis lord if you are not comfortable with that. (YOU DO). pic.twitter.com/q3iYFKFrqM
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 22, 2014
REPTILE PHARAOH says: I am only giving you six more hours to finish this weird art software. pic.twitter.com/hgRtHvHn3P
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 24, 2014
The good news: 100% weird art software release tonight. FREE. The bad news: Evil space worms. pic.twitter.com/Z5R5Bdqywk
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 27, 2014
My next door neighbour. Year 3105. Will be releasing this strange art software today for sure. pic.twitter.com/SHYdi6rpc8
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 27, 2014
Help. I’m trying to release this art software but keep adding new features instead. I don’t know what’s happening. pic.twitter.com/oIxknBOGqd
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 28, 2014
Putting together a launch video for ART MACHINE. It is important that I do this. I feel it in my mutant heart. pic.twitter.com/1gSrKGOmvz
— Strangethink (@Strangethink23) September 29, 2014
You can check out the whole saga on Twitter, or just buy the damn game here.