1) WHAT

ASCIILIFE is the second collection of the HALYCON project byMannay. The series explores the emergence of patterns and digital consciousness.

ASCIILIFE breathes within the confines of ASCII symbols, where structure dissolves into chaos and order is reclaimed by randomness. Each piece in the collection is a visual exploration of how simple rules can lead to complex and unpredictable outcomes, reminiscent of life itself. Using a custom variant of the Game of Life algorithm, combined with ASCII characters and dynamic cellular automata, ASCIILIFE transforms code into living, evolving art.