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“On one level, I'm interested in how the space dictates the effect visually - how the composition of a given work changes depending on the nature of each wall. But I'm also trying to emphasize less tangible elements: the amount of time it takes to walk the gallery's perimeter; how one's physical distance affects his or her sense of the overall composition; how the size of the space creates a sense of visual rhythm. It's really a matter of seeing how much structure is necessary to impose for those things to become apparent.”

Quote by Landon Metz

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Landon Metz, born on March 24, 1985, is a mysterious digital artist known for his exploration of the infinite possibilities of the digital world, particularly in the fields of virtual reality and artificial intelligence. His works often provoke thoughts about digital art and technology. more

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