Generative Graphics with Cables.gl — Visual Programming in the Browser
Andrey Chugnov
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Cables.gl, a powerful web-based platform for creating real-time, interactive visual content using a node-based interface. Designed for creatives of all skill levels — from beginners to experienced coders — the session will guide participants through the fundamentals of visual programming and generative art in the browser.
We’ll start by exploring the core families of operators in Cables.gl and learn how to build a basic pipeline for creating dynamic, procedural graphics. Through intuitive visual patching, participants will create generative artwork, gaining insight into the logic behind real-time visuals and techniques for interactive design.
By the end of the session, participants will have:
- A solid understanding of the Cables.gl interface and workflow
- Built a functional patch using key node categories (geometry, materials, transforms, etc.)
- Learned strategies for experimentation, iteration, and sharing their creations online
This workshop is ideal for artists, designers, and anyone curious about creative coding — no prior coding experience required.
Workshop requirements
- laptop with recently updated browser
About Andrey Chugnov
Andrey Chugunov is a conceptual artist working at the intersection of digital and analogue media. He combines sound art, light installation, generative graphics, technological sculpture, media performances and readymade in his practice. He researches topics of mortality, temporality, autonomy, and memory decay in his artworks from the perspective of meditative media.
He is a co-operator of _VOID Nomadic Gallery, a non-profit initiative that brings media and technological art to diverse communities across Scotland and beyond. Within this context, he has led workshops on creative coding, generative systems, and sound/visual interaction using tools like Cables.gl, TouchDesigner, and Max/MSP — always with an emphasis on accessibility and curiosity-driven exploration.
