at the btw art show

The computer art work for this exhibit was created with Logo codes and a sequence of screens. The simple, basic geometrical designs of the screens produce unique and multiple patterns. The work shows the harmony of geometrical precision and mathematical exactness. Circles, arcs, squares, and triangles and their geometrical relationships point to their primary purity and beauty of form. Circular patterns are halved and moved around the screen to create new forms on the original theme with surprising effects. The basic triangle shape is morphed into new polygonal forms to explore a sequence of geometrical forms and design.

The screens also display the creative and exciting exploration of the student programmer with geometrical forms. The work is a repertory of endless repetitions and play of patterns. The code is simple and kept to a minimum. A command of setpos [x y] will send the turtle to the specific screen coordinates. A general polygon procedure teaches the turtle to execute a specific polygon design. The repetition of screens gives the student programmer the opportunity to reflect on the time variable. Variations on a specific theme design, switching from black to white color and the minimalistic introduction of color bring the artist programmer to new feelings for color itself.

Most of the Exhibit's computer screens were created during class time by a group of NOVA sixth and eighth grade students. Darren Payne of class 809 created additional screens and set up the Exhibit program by joining all meaningful and various projects.

We thank all students who worked on the computer screens and contributed to the Booker T. Washington's Art Exhibit. We also thank Ms. Marie Williams, the show organizer, and Principal Lawrence Lynch for their support and encouragement. 

Darren Payne, Student in Charge

Orlando Mihich, Facilitator