Jorge Garzon - Experimental

Contest: Tool Lateralus
Role: Experience Designer/Motion Designer
Deliverables: Code
Team: My self

Lateralus Visualizer – A Fibonacci-Inspired Tribute to Tool

Description:
This generative art piece is a visual interpretation of Lateralus by Tool, a song deeply connected to the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio. The project explores how mathematical patterns and lyrical structure can blend into a hypnotic visual experience.

Created using p5.js, the animation draws evolving spirals and concentric circles that mirror the song’s unique syllabic rhythm. Each rotation and curve responds to the sequence found in the lyrics, flowing through 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and reversing. The motion reflects a layered progression of thought, emotion, and creative energy, just like the track itself.

The black-and-white palette pays tribute to the contrast and complexity of Tool’s visual style. Every frame evolves with subtle order, revealing a deeper harmony between structure and expression.

Technology:
Built with JavaScript using the p5.js library
Fibonacci sequence drives the motion and radius of all visual elements
Designed to run in-browser as a responsive sketch

Concept:
Tool’s Lateralus is more than music. It is a meditation on growth, intuition, and perception. This visualizer offers a way to experience that message visually by translating sound into a looping, living system.

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