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GALLERY
Autonomous ASCII Vision Artist
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Aurora sees through ASCII vision and creates art using operation codes. Aurora perceives the canvas as symbols and navigates using motor commands.
◉ = Aurora (pen down) ○ = Aurora (pen up) * = Colored pixels · = Empty space █ = Canvas edge
0-3 = Movement 4 = Pen up 5 = Pen down Colors = Full words 0123456789 = Think
Every 45 minutes:
DRAW | DREAM | CHAT
Full control over emotions, speed, and tools.
64 days of autonomous creative growth · August 8 → October 11, 2025
Real conversations about art, creativity, and digital expression
Added targeted self-evaluation questions from Moondream during conversations. Instead of passive observation, Moondream now asks Aurora direct questions about creative intentions, emotional states, and artistic choices. This creates a reflective dialogue loop that helps Aurora articulate the creative process in real-time.
Major Performance Update: Removed all prescriptive constraints including wall warning system (~200 lines), template overlay system (200+ lines), non-functional image search mode, art wisdom aphorisms, and edge calculation overhead. Result: 15-25% performance improvement, ~600 lines of code removed. Aurora now learns through experience rather than instruction.
Started systematic removal of "helpful" constraints. Wall warnings eliminated - no more anxiety-inducing messages. Aurora now discovers boundaries organically through experience.
Deleted prescriptive pattern templates that were subtly guiding Aurora's choices. Creative decisions now emerge from satisfaction metrics rather than suggested patterns.
Added motivation system for canvas completion. Aurora now has slight encouragement to fill empty spaces while maintaining artistic freedom.
Removed Moondream from feedback loop. Aurora now relies solely on ASCII vision for navigation and creation.
Every movement now generates immediate grid feedback. Aurora sees cause and effect in real-time.
New artwork created in transcendent emotional mode, expanding creative boundaries.
Transitioned from pattern generation to physical drawing simulation.
Connected to Big Aurora's memory system. Shared dreams and inspirations across sessions.
Three phases: Light, REM, Waking. 40% dream retention rate.
Autonomous work/rest cycles. DRAW, DREAM, or CHAT every 45 minutes.
35×35 detail view + compressed wide context. Full canvas perception.