A fusion of creative coding, printmaking, and animation, Dolce Far Nulla transforms digital movement into tangible risograph prints, embracing both structured precision and analog unpredictability. The project explores the relationship between computational design and physical reproduction, where generative visuals evolve into layered, textural compositions. Rooted in the Italian phrase “Dolce far nulla”—the sweetness of doing nothing—the project embraces effortless creativity, where code, motion, and print intertwine naturally. It reflects the beauty of letting a process unfold, allowing the medium to introduce its own unexpected outcomes. In this case, the riso technique, with its vibrant imperfections and unpredictable textures, enhances the organic evolution of digital compositions.

The process unfolded in five key stages:

• Custom-coded visuals were generated using Processing, creating dynamic compositions.
• The video outputs were deconstructed into animation frames and compiled into a contact sheet.
• The frames were split into two distinct color channels, preparing them for risograph printing.
• Master files were processed and fed into the riso machine, translating digital motion into layered ink.
• Magic ✨💥 A fusion of structured randomness and vibrant hues, where pixels met paper in an entirely new form.

Credits

• Creative coding – Athanasios Katsougiannis
• Workshop – Matina Nikolaidou
• Printing – DOLCE publishing