Abstract
Each member of this collection of textile artwork embodies a juxtaposition of time-evolved 1D cellular
automata (CA) and biological forms derived from plant and animal sources. The works incorporate digitally
printed textiles with CAs embroidered via a computerized longarm quilting machine. Biomorphic forms in
the digital prints are quilted using freemotion thread painting techniques. We present the creative process
leading to the realization of selected works, including mathematical programming, integration with vector
graphics and the longarm machine, and design principles used in thread painting.
