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An abstract 3D render of overlapping geometric planes and stepped forms. The composition uses a palette of pink, orange and blue, with translucent layers creating a sense of digital depth.

One of a kind sound-glitch paintings from the triple threat creative Daniel Temkin

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Date
12 April 2012

Never brilliant at the technical side of life I’ve become resigned to the fact that Microsoft Paint will be the only programme where I’ll be able to produce a piece of art- –and by art I mean a jagged, sad, visually-offensive picture vaguely resembling the dog it’s supposed to be. Which is why I’m always impressed by those who are digitally savvy and can produce beautiful work.

Take Daniel Temkin for example, photographer, digital media artist and programmer, he’s one of those triple threat people. His website hosts an array of unusual and clever projects and it his ongoing Glitchometry, that caught my eye and not just because it’s pretty – it’s the way these technicolour dreams are composed, that’s interesting. Started in 2011 each image begins as several black squares or circles which are then imported into an audio editor. Sound effects are added to individual colour channels, changing the image into these dreamy swathes of colour. Every piece ends up being unique as there’s no control over the result. It’s techy, but regardless of whether you fully understand it, it’s hard not to be drawn into these surreal, glitchy landscapes.

A 3D render of iridescent, rainbow-coloured ribbons curving across a plain grey background. The forms are composed of fine, shimmering lines that create a moiré effect.
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Daniel Temkin: Glitchometry

An abstract digital image of sweeping, blurred curves of colour. Deep purples and blues arc across the top, meeting a pale yellow foreground.
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Daniel Temkin: Glitchometry

An abstract digital composition of thin, intersecting blue and green lines on a pale olive background. The lines form overlapping rectangular frames and fragmented grids, creating a sense of architectural depth.
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Daniel Temkin: Glitchometry

An abstract digital composition of horizontal bands in pale yellow, blue and magenta. The colours overlap in translucent layers, creating a soft, textured grid effect.
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Daniel Temkin: Glitchometry

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About the Author

Rebecca Fulleylove

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Rebecca Fulleylove is a freelance writer and editor specialising in art, design and culture. She is also senior writer at Creative Review, having previously worked at Elephant, Google Arts & Culture, and It’s Nice That.

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