# Computer-Coded Artwork This Computer Artwork Was Designed by a Human and Drawn by a Machine By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-artwork References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/11/04/geometrical-patterns-mixing-coding-techniques-and-artistic-aspect/) & [superficie.ink](http://superficie.ink/) Artist Miguel Nobrega creates amazing computer artwork using coding and felt pens. In his series of illustrations 'Superficie: Possible, plausible, potential,' Nobrega demonstrates the power of computer coding to imagine as-yet unseen structures. Nobrega uses a code to program a [drawing device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint). The device draws the image that the code dictates over and over, with Nobrega switching the color and thickness of the pens to produce different iterations of the computer artwork. In the online exhibition, the pieces are divided into three categories: [possible structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb), potential sculptures and plausible spaces. Each one displays an increasing level of realism. This project is a fascinating examination of a computer's potential ability to create artwork, directed by the power of a human imagination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Computer-coded Artwork:** Artists utilizing computer coding to create unique and innovative artwork. - **Imaginative Coding:** Exploring the power of coding to imagine unseen structures and designs. - **Human-machine Collaboration:** Combining human creativity with machine drawing capabilities to produce captivating artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artificial Intelligence:** Opportunities for AI systems to assist artists in generating computer-coded artwork. - **Digital Art:** The growth of digital art platforms and tools enabling artists to experiment with coding and create computer artwork. - **Machine Learning:** Using machine learning algorithms to improve the precision and accuracy of machine-drawn artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md)