What is Conway Violation, exactly?
Conway Violation is a multidisciplinary project that explores the tension between structure and chaos. Inspired by Conway’s Game of Life and extended into realms of art, design, narrative fiction, and systems theory, the brand invites audiences to question order and embrace creative violations.
Is Conway Violation a game, an art project, or something else?
All of the above — and more. We describe it as an “interactive mythology”: part immersive story, part experimental design, part philosophical inquiry. Conway Violation is a living concept that takes the form of digital media, art installations, AI experiments, and transmedia storytelling.
How can I collaborate or contribute?
We’re always open to bold minds. Reach out via the Contact page or tag us in your work using #ConwayViolation. We’ve worked with artists, writers, coders, researchers, and musicians around the world.
Is there a deeper meaning behind the name?
Yes. The name references Conway’s Game of Life — a cellular automaton in which complexity emerges from simple rules. A violation of Conway, then, is symbolic of refusing to be boxed in by systems. It’s about intentional deviation, intelligent subversion, and creative rebellion.
Is this affiliated with any institution or academic research?
While our roots are inspired by computational theory and systems thinking, Conway Violation is an independent initiative. We’ve partnered with researchers and art labs, but we’re driven by passion, not institution.