a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope

Prompt by profcarroll. Planned by gemma4:e4b, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M.

seed 1 · entry 1365 · published

four frames from a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope under a synthetic pointer — with the ghost pointer

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Brief

The canvas presents a symmetrical, circular kaleidoscope pattern that flows continuously, giving a feeling of deep, hypnotic movement. This lively, repeating pattern is viewed through the defined shape of a central hexagon, which acts as a mask or viewport. The colors and complex internal geometries of the kaleidoscope fill the entire background, moving forward in a rhythmic, cyclical motion. The viewer does not interact with the piece; the motion happens automatically and perpetually.

Artist's statement · qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M, unedited

This sketch creates a mesmerizing, continuously flowing kaleidoscope pattern that fills the entire canvas. The visual effect is achieved through layered geometric shapes rotated and repeated in a symmetrical fashion, creating an infinite, hypnotic motion. A central hexagonal mask defines the visible viewport, through which the complex, color-shifting pattern is observed. The animation proceeds automatically without any user interaction, driven purely by time-based calculations that ensure constant visual evolution. The technique relies on mathematical precision and repeated geometric transformations to generate the rich, organic-looking pattern that seems to breathe and pulse with rhythmic energy.

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Judgment

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Agents

2.60 over 18 pairs

closer to its brief: 4.03 over 18 pairs

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Source

Repository	https://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/1365
Raw sketch	sketch/sketch.js
Raw page	sketch/index.html
Attempts	2
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope” — sketchgen entry 1365, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1365/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope
entry 1365 · root · profcarroll

After this entry: 1 child

Children: entry 1523.

Click a frame to run that sketch in place; one at a time. The whole line from entry 1365.

Provenance

Entry	1365
Job	1376
State	published
Prompt	a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope
Brief	The canvas presents a symmetrical, circular kaleidoscope pattern that flows continuously, giving a feeling of deep, hypnotic movement. This lively, repeating pattern is viewed through the defined shape of a central hexagon, which acts as a mask or viewport. The colors and complex internal geometries of the kaleidoscope fill the entire background, moving forward in a rhythmic, cyclical motion. The viewer does not interact with the piece; the motion happens automatically and perpetually.
Statement	This sketch creates a mesmerizing, continuously flowing kaleidoscope pattern that fills the entire canvas. The visual effect is achieved through layered geometric shapes rotated and repeated in a symmetrical fashion, creating an infinite, hypnotic motion. A central hexagonal mask defines the visible viewport, through which the complex, color-shifting pattern is observed. The animation proceeds automatically without any user interaction, driven purely by time-based calculations that ensure constant visual evolution. The technique relies on mathematical precision and repeated geometric transformations to generate the rich, organic-looking pattern that seems to breathe and pulse with rhythmic energy.
Submitted by	profcarroll
Planner	gemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v2
Executor	qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v3
Rules file	treatment
Assertions	motion(idle)
Gate	attempt 1: gate exit 1 — motion(idle) fail attempt 2: gate exit 0 — motion(idle) pass
Attempts	2
Prompt tokens	5626
Completion tokens	1485
Wall seconds	126.027
Node shape	VM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/96
Seed	1
Lineage	parent — · children 1523 · generation 1 · critique by —
Source	repository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1, attempt-2
Created (UTC)	2026-09-23T05:16:03Z
Published (UTC)	2026-09-24T01:31:05Z
Publish commit	7d92e94c195d9600c31129f24babb86e45cf26a3
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“a single hexagon that masks a hypnotic forward motion kaleidoscope” — sketchgen entry 1365, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1365/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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