iskwtr is part of the inaugural 'Outliers' group show curated by Atelier (ateliergen.art).

'iskwtr' captures the sprawling complexity of urban dwellings in the Philippines, where over 4% of the population lives in makeshift houses on unused land. The name 'iskwtr' comes from the local pronunciation of the word "squatter," referring to informal settlers living together in cramped quarters.

'iskwtr' is crafted through an algorithm that strategically places houses with randomized attributes onto a digital canvas. The code sequentially arranges the structures, employing stochastic variations in slope, house density, color palettes, and the dimensions of each building.

This artwork reminds us that in the face of adversity, humans are able to develop the resilience to create cascades of colorful dwellings on a hilltop, and somehow build community against all odds.

Crafted with love using p5.js.