Similar to clouds, which emerge from the simple movements of tiny water molecules governed by the laws of physics, this generative artwork arises from simple elements evolving according to simple rules. As with clouds, following simple rules gives rise to unexpected complexity.

The code operates through a series of transformations repeatedly applied to a string of characters:

1. Random replacement of characters.
2. Recombination of string parts using regular expressions.
3. Rotating the string, arranged in a square format, by 90°.
4. Extending the string fourfold to increase image resolution.

These iterative processes produce complex structures, which are then visualized as bright pixels. The resulting graphics celebrates the beauty of complexity born from simplicity, both in nature and in code.

This work is non-deterministic. It is impossible to control what it will display — just as it is impossible to control the shapes of clouds.

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