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Frederik De Wilde
ArtistFrederik De Wilde is a Belgian conceptual artist working at the intersection of art, science, technology and design. Born in 1975, he studied fine arts, audiovisual arts, media arts and philosophy. His practice explores the inaudible, intangible and invisible, investigating the relationships between complex systems, emerging technologies and the environment. He frequently collaborates with universities and scientific research institutions, translating scientific processes and data into artistic experiences. One of his best-known projects is Blackest-Black, developed in collaboration with Rice University and NASA, which explores the properties of nano-engineered materials. The work received the 2010 Ars Electronica Next Idea Award. He has exhibited internationally at venues including ZKM, BOZAR, the Venice Biennale and the Centre Pompidou. He is also an affiliated artist at the Unconventional Computing Laboratory at the University of the West of England.
Quantum Models explores the relationship between quantum physics and artistic creation through the use of data generated by physical quantum processes. In collaboration with quantum scientists, De Wilde investigates how phenomena such as quantum fluctuations can be translated into visual and audiovisual compositions. Rather than relying on conventional algorithms to generate randomness, the work uses true random numbers obtained from a physical quantum source. These data drive digital processes, transforming otherwise invisible quantum events into visual structures and artistic experiences. The project offers a creative perspective on the unpredictable nature of the quantum world and the possibilities of bringing scientific research into contemporary art.
