DendroRithms
DendroRithms explores the possibilities of a blockchain as a medium for art. It is an interactive art installation in which collectors become participants.
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DendroRithms draws inspiration from dendrochronology, the scientific study of tree rings. Like tree sections show years of growth, the artwork represents blockchain cross-sections, where blocks are produced in regular intervals.
Together, the pieces visualize the blockchain as a living organism, with each section revealing its internal structure and growth patterns.
dendrochronology (or tree-ring dating)
noun
the scientific method of dating tree rings (also called growth rings) to the exact year they were formed
Buyers become active participants by making two key choices: selecting a colour from available options and deciding whether to add a core. These decisions affect both individual pieces and the collection as a whole.
Each colour forms its own sub-chain, and the core count relates to previous pieces, creating a connected sequence of artworks that responds to user input.
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The code to generate the artwork is stored as an NFT on the blockchain, allowing anyone to access and work with it. This storage method transforms the blockchain into a medium and a repository, integrating form and function.
Find the artwork's code here on the blockchain.
More information on dendrorithms.com.