Code Current is a digital design series of online website installations coded and designed by Jase Harley. Inspired by the spirit of Net Art, a movement that embraced the internet as both a medium and a gallery for artistic expression, Code Current reimagines UX and UI design as an art form. Each website installation serves as an interactive experience, blending creativity with technology to create a visually and emotionally engaging digital environment.
The core of Code Current includes five central installations:
- JaseHarley.com – This serves as the primary hub, offering visitors an immersive dive into Jase Harley’s artistic portfolio, featuring original works across multiple disciplines. The minimalist yet intuitive design showcases a blend of interactive visuals, music, and written content, encouraging users to explore at their own pace.
- JaseHarley.app – Focused entirely on visual art, this installation acts as an open-source gallery where digital artwork is displayed through dynamic animations and code-generated elements. The HTML5 and CSS framework is minimalist to emphasize the evolving digital art, allowing each visit to feel unique based on the user’s interaction with the site.
- JaseHarley.media – Dedicated to Jase’s music, this installation provides a multisensory experience that integrates sound, visual art, and movement. It allows users to interact with the music and view visual aspects while listening, providing an artistic interaction beyond a traditional music platform.
- JaseHarley.tv – A platform that explores visual storytelling through video art and experimental short films. It breaks away from conventional streaming platforms by allowing viewers to interact with the visuals, change elements within the film, and even remix some of the media.
- FreshFuzion.app – Designed as a creative learning space, this installation offers creative lessons and resources for those interested in coding, digital art, and music production. Users can access tutorials, downloadable resources, and workshops, all coded and curated by Jase Harley, emphasizing his commitment to empowering others through artistic and technological education.
In Code Current, Jase Harley uses HTML5, CSS, and WordPress as his open-source canvas, constructing a new digital gallery that prioritizes user experience while simultaneously offering autonomy from commercial interference. Each installation acts as a portal into Jase’s world of creative expression, blurring the lines between technology and art, and invites the audience to become a part of the evolving digital narrative.
Project Objectives:
- Reimagining Web Design as Art:
- Establishing UX/UI design as a legitimate art form, where the interaction between the user and the digital space becomes an integral part of the artistic experience.
- Showcasing the versatility and artistic potential of HTML5/CSS and WordPress in creating visually compelling and functionally engaging websites.
- Creating a Multimedia Hub:
- JaseHarley.com and its subsidiary sites form the central platform for “Code Current,” curating a diverse range of original content, including digital art, writing, and interactive media.
- The open-source platforms allow the creation of a non-commercial space that prioritizes creative expression over monetization.
- Curating an Immersive Experience:
- Each website installation is designed as an immersive, multimedia experience, inviting viewers to explore, interact, and engage with the content in a meaningful way.
- Multimedia elements such as sound, video, and animation enhance the sensory impact of the digital environment.
- Championing the Net Art Movement:
- Paying homage to the Net Art movement, these digital spaces blur the lines between art, design, and technology, embracing the internet’s role as a democratic platform for artistic expression.
- Traditional notions of art galleries are challenged by presenting the internet as a dynamic, ever-evolving space for creativity.
Key Features:
- Original Web Installations:
- Each site within “Code Current” reflects a distinct theme or concept through its design, content, and interactive elements.
- The series includes abstract visual designs, narrative-driven interactive experiences, and experimental interfaces that push the boundaries of web design.
- Non-Commercial, Open-Source Philosophy:
- “Code Current” operates free from commercial influence, focusing on the purity of artistic expression. All content is freely accessible, emphasizing the commitment to democratizing art on the web.
- WordPress and other open-source tools drive transparency, collaboration, and the sharing of creative knowledge.
- Interactive Multimedia Elements:
- A blend of digital media, including custom animations, soundscapes, and video art, creates an immersive experience that engages multiple senses.
- Web technologies allow users to influence the environment, making each visit to the site a unique experience.
- Continuous Evolution:
- In alignment with the ever-changing nature of the web, “Code Current” regularly introduces new installations and updates across its network of sites.
- The project evolves in response to technological advancements, artistic trends, and user feedback, maintaining its relevance and dynamism.