Green Noise

Abby Prior

Abby Prior’s work brings the invisible systems of digital connectivity into focus, translating the boundless flow of information into geometric compositions that feel alive with movement and connection. Her practice explores the tension between the precision of digital processes and the imperfections introduced by human touch. Drawing from the iterative techniques of digital media—editing, distorting, and layering pixels—her paintings maintain a tactile and physical presence that anchors them in the material world.

The sense of movement in Prior’s work emerges from the interplay of geometric shapes, patterns, and spatial relationships. Repeating forms and overlapping lines create rhythms that mimic the constant motion of information in digital systems, while shifting perspectives evoke an endless flow of connection, extending beyond the edges of the canvas. At the same time, Prior’s manual process introduces subtle imperfections—wavy edges, uneven layers, or visible brushstrokes—that disrupt the systematic precision of her compositions. These imperfections reflect the natural unpredictability of human involvement, grounding her work in the physical world while amplifying its sense of energy and complexity.

Through her exploration of The Systems Within, Prior visualises the unseen networks that shape our lives, presenting patterns and structures that invite viewers to reflect on their relationship to technology. By engaging with the concept of the “post-digital,” she examines how technology has moved beyond novelty to become a fundamental, but often unseen, part of how we experience time, space, and communication.

By transforming digital processes into physical works, Prior blurs the boundaries between digital and analogue, offering a layered commentary on the systems that underpin contemporary life. Her paintings capture the tension between the seamless and the imperfect, reminding us of the human presence within an increasingly interconnected world.