Crystal Corrosion studies the interplay between formation and decay through scattered crystalline structures that appear to be simultaneously growing and eroding. The piece presents islands of delicate crystal matrices floating in dark space, with intricate internal structures that blur the line between organic growth and deterioration.

The visualization captures a moment in an ongoing process of transformation, where the bright, angular formations seem to be either assembling from or dissolving into the void. The subtle hints of red within the predominantly monochrome palette suggest traces of an unseen energetic process driving these changes.

Technical Implementation

The piece builds on the techniques used in Ice Noise, but takes them in a new direction:

• Cellular automata-like growth patterns
• Edge detection with erosion simulation
• Particle system integration
• Multi-scale noise generation

The formations evolve through a complex interplay of growth and decay algorithms, creating structures that appear both crystalline and organic. The scattered distribution of the formations creates a dynamic composition that draws the eye across the space between clusters.