Artist Talk / February 12 / 14.00 PM
Newnome Beauton : Intuition and Equations:
Notes on Computational Creativity
Generative artist and researcher Newnome Beauton reflects on his unconventional path from molecular biology to TouchDesigner, and how this journey shaped his understanding of creativity. In this talk, he discusses the intersections of artistic intuition and mathematical thinking, and how personal background influences creative practice. Drawing from his research into natural systems and visualization algorithms, he offers insights into computational aesthetics and the evolving role of generative art today.
Workshop / February 12 / 15.00 PM
Newnome Beauton : Biological Data Viz with TD POPs
Explore advanced techniques for visualizing complex biological data in TouchDesigner with Artem Grigorov (aka Newnome Beauton). In this 3-hour professional workshop, you’ll learn workflows for molecular structures, anatomical scans, and 3D point clouds, discover best practices for data preparation and optimization, and experiment with creative strategies to turn scientific datasets into compelling real-time visuals.
Learn more about this workshop
Artem Grigorov (aka Newnome Beauton) is a generative artist and researcher with a PhD in molecular biology. His work explores the aesthetics of mathematical and biological systems through real-time computer graphics, algorithmic experimentation, and creative coding. Artem’s practice focuses on balancing algorithmic complexity and aesthetic refinement, inspired by complex natural processes and patterns. He actively researches and develops new visualization algorithms, making these accessible through tutorials, community workshops, and his Patreon. His work has been featured in various exhibitions and festivals, including Kinomural, HumanLab 4.0, and the grand opening of the Beeple Studios gallery.
