As a technical artist and designer for visionary architect and artist Thom Mayne, Tong Guan merges algorithmic precision with artistic intuition. His work on Shaping Accident at LA Louver—a show exploring chaos as a creative force—reveals his genius for scripting digital ecosystems that breathe, fracture, and evolve.

The exhibition reimagines “accidents” as catalysts for beauty. Through generative code, Tong animates dynamic projections and kinetic sculptures that oscillate between collapse and creation. Algorithms simulate liquid metal mid-spill or shattered glass reforming into constellations, while interactive systems let viewers disrupt and reshape art in real time. “Shaping Accident ” is a manifesto for imperfection—where chaos births new order, and flaws become fissures of light. Tong’s technical artistry, paired with Mayne’s architectural daring, transforms LA Louver into a realm where control surrenders to wonder, proving that the most profound beauty often emerges from the unplanned.