Terrain Cover Art

Terrain is the second release in Halina Rice’s New Worlds series, where each track is paired with a unique computational artwork. The animated cover features a shifting field of triangular forms that morph into a digital landscape, reflecting the track’s driving rhythm and dynamic energy.

The artwork was created using NodeBox, a node-based creative coding environment. By building a parametric system, the visuals could be regenerated into numerous variations, all grounded in the same geometric structure. This approach allowed for controlled experimentation and a cohesive visual identity rooted in algorithmic design.

The release also included a creative reinterpretation of Halina Rice’s portrait, originally photographed by Michael Robert Williams. A custom Processing script deconstructed the image into glitched horizontal bands, giving it a fragmented, digital texture. This secondary artwork was used across press and promotional materials, contributing to a unified, code-driven aesthetic across the campaign.