Kristian Stoveland
Kristian Stoveland is a Norwegian artist and designer whose work explores the intersection of digital abstraction, generative systems, and emotional resonance.
This piece is a meditation on cycles - of growth, decay, renewal - and the invisible systems that shape our world. Using custom algorithms and procedural design, Stoveland creates a layered digital landscape that feels both organic and engineered. The work pulses with quiet energy, suggesting movement and transformation beneath the surface.
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Stoveland’s practice is rooted in experimentation, but always guided by intuition. His work challenges the boundaries of digital aesthetics, creating visual experiences that are immersive, contemplative, and emotionally charged. In this context, The Harvest becomes more than an artwork, it becomes a lens through which to explore the rhythms of discovery.
At Oxford North, The Harvest showcases innovation and inquiry. It reflects the convergence of art and technology, and the potential for digital tools to express complex ideas with elegance and subtlety.
The Caretaker awakes. After a millennia of slumber it must again usher its minions into the expanse. It must sustain. It must replenish.
So it guides its horde out to the stars, visiting countless worlds to restart the cycle. For an eternity the cycle has repeated, minding and tending this garden of worlds. Now it is time for the garden to give back. This event has come to be known as The Harvest.
The Harvest depicts worlds that exist in eternal symbiosis with the Caretaker. We witness the spectacle of monumental chromatic beams as they impact the surface of these beautiful, alien bodies. The Caretaker assigns different constellations to each planet, giving rise to unique combinations of beams as they extract the much needed nectar. This project has been inspired by a life-long fascination for science fiction and space exploration. Aiming to capture a moment of awe, the beams reach to their origin, emulating a cathedral-like atmosphere in the vein of Hugh Ferriss, while borrowing inspiration from Micheal Whelan’s landscapes. All in the effort of capturing a sense of how small we are in relation to the cosmos.