Kandid, a genetic art project

Kandid, a genetic art project

Kandid is a program to evolve graphic. Graphics, in Kandid, is not drawn 
by hand or mouse. Instead new forms can be found using genetic 
algorithms. To achieve this aim Kandid simulates evolution using sexual 
reproduction and populations. But there is no fitness function in side 
the program. Only the user can decide which images are interesting.

To simulate evolution Kandid uses crossing over and mutation. Image 
calculation is based on fractal calculations and Voroni diagrams.

You can exchange the chromosomes of your favourite images with other 
Kandid users. The chromosomes can be transported as a mail attachment. 
To become a breeder and receive chromosomes form other users you must 
publish your mail address in the Kandid breeder list.

Populations can be stored in XML format. Images can be exported in PNG 
format.

http://kandid.sourceforge.net/

Kandid is an open source project hosted at sourceforge.net. 
http://sourceforge.net/projects/kandid/.

Enjoy,
thomas jourdan