The first supercomputer skin I created was for Polaris, which was was designed as a testbed for Aurora. The art for Aurora is an evolution of that. Aurora’s artwork is a visual exploration that merges sacred geometry with the intricate complexities of scientific discovery, inviting exploration of the unknown.
The artwork's scientific visualizations honor Argonne Leadership Computing Facility's scientific pursuits, reflecting the dynamic interplay of discovery and innovation, with each fragment representing a breakthrough in understanding.
Patterns flow through the Aurora skin, creating a sense of fluidity and movement, inviting viewers to explore their complexity.
The color scheme of the art is inspired by the northern lights and features vibrant hues of greens, blues, and pinks. This palette captures the beauty of the aurora borealis, infusing the super computer skin with a sense of wonder.
Incorporated within the piece are stylistic treatments of the words "Modeling," "Simulation," "AI," and "Data." These elements highlight Aurora's capabilities, emphasizing the intersection of art, technology, and future discovery. The Aurora skin celebrates the connect between art and science.
Working on the skin for Aurora supercomputer took me over 300 hours of design time, is 118' feet long, and is the biggest and most complex design I've ever worked on.
The artwork's scientific visualizations honor Argonne Leadership Computing Facility's scientific pursuits, reflecting the dynamic interplay of discovery and innovation, with each fragment representing a breakthrough in understanding.
Patterns flow through the Aurora skin, creating a sense of fluidity and movement, inviting viewers to explore their complexity.
The color scheme of the art is inspired by the northern lights and features vibrant hues of greens, blues, and pinks. This palette captures the beauty of the aurora borealis, infusing the super computer skin with a sense of wonder.
Incorporated within the piece are stylistic treatments of the words "Modeling," "Simulation," "AI," and "Data." These elements highlight Aurora's capabilities, emphasizing the intersection of art, technology, and future discovery. The Aurora skin celebrates the connect between art and science.
Working on the skin for Aurora supercomputer took me over 300 hours of design time, is 118' feet long, and is the biggest and most complex design I've ever worked on.
Waiting for the panels to be delivered and then watching them get installed on the supercomputer was one of the most exciting moments of my Argonne career.
Learn more about Aurora here.
