Wave art for serene spaces 

Reimagining ocean landscapes through computational fluid dynamics with GLSL shaders

PHYSICAL WAVE ART

PAVE
Revere and elevate
your interior

Ocean science
related wave sculptures 

DIGITAL WAVE ART

WAVE
Reflect and recode
your perspective

Immersive (and interactive)
wave installations  

SOUND WAVE ART

RAVE
Revive and immerse
your senses

Live audiovisual ambient
electronic wave sets

Eddie, 2026

AllPHA, pigment powders & sandy grains

30x30 cm


This work is inspired by eddies. These are relatively small, temporary, and self-contained loops of swirling water that break off from main ocean currents when they become unstable and pinch off. These independent bodies of water travel long distances to transport heat, nutrients, and chemicals, thereby helping to regulate global climate and marine ecosystems.

Read more about eddies

AVAILABLE | wave@nove-art.be

Marine heatwaves, 2026

AllPHA, pigment powders & sandy grains

15x45 cm


This artwork is based on marine heatwaves. Marine heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually high ocean temperatures in a specific region. Fierce winds driven by the extra thermal energy generate much larger, more dangerous waves for ships and coastal areas. Higher ocean temperatures evaporate more water and release intense heat into the air, which directly drives deadlier land disasters.

Read more about marine heatwaves 

AVAILABLE | wave@nove-art.be

Octopus eye, 2026

allPHA & pigment powders | 30 x 30 cm


This artwork is based on the shape of an octopus eye. Octopuses have horizontal, rectangular pupils to give themselves a wide panoramic view of the seafloor while cutting down on bright overhead glare from the sun. This unique shape helps them spot predators and prey across a wide horizon. 

Read more about octopus eyes

AVAILABLE | wave@nove-art.be

Wave art for serene spaces 

Reimagining ocean landscapes through computational fluid dynamics with GLSL shaders*

PHYSICAL WAVE ART

PAVE
Revere and elevate
your interior

Ocean science
related wave sculptures

Freezing frames of the GLSL shader into a physical art object related to marine science

  • Inspired by ocean science and raster data**
  • Building blocks (Modular & scalable)
  • AllPHA coated with pigment powders, grains (no plastics)

DIGITAL WAVE ART

WAVE
Reflect and recode
your perspective

Immersive (and interactive)
wave installations

Rendering loops of the GLSL shader into common formats and/or embedding into interactive installations

  • Custom size, speed, length
  • High resolution (4K or higher, 30-60 FPS)
  • Interactive options

SOUND WAVE ART

RAVE
Revive and immerse
your senses

Live audiovisual ambient
electronic wave sets

Modulating the GLSL shader with live electronic music through modular synths (modulating sound waves)

  • Reactive visuals 
  • Live synth modulating
  • Dynamic set 

Linking GLSL shaders to ocean data rasters through pixels

*A GLSL shader (OpenGL Shading Language) is code that tells the graphic processor how to calculate and display pixels, including colours, lights, shadows and visual effects. It allows graphics to be processed efficiently and scaled to different screen sizes and resolutions while maintaining good performance. AI is used as a tool to create the GLSL wave code.

**Ocean raster data consists of grid-based digital datasets where each pixel or cell stores marine spatial values like water depth, temperature, salinity....

About

Pieter Torrez (b. 1990) is a Belgian artist and marine scientist working at the intersection of oceanography, technology, modular synthesis, and physical art forms. He holds an International Master's degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Ghent University and currently lives in Ghent, Belgium. As a self-taught information designer, he is internationally recognized for translating complex scientific research into clear and engaging visual narratives.


Inspired by ocean science and raster data, he translates the rhythms of the ocean into immersive, multi-sensory experiences that move between art, science, and technology. Rooted in the therapeutic movement of ocean waves, his work harnesses these repeating cadences to intentionally slow down time, offering space for contemplation and deep reflection. At the core of his practice is a continuous dialogue between the digital and the physical, using custom GLSL shaders and analog signal manipulation to modulate digital wave movement through live ambient electronic music and audiovisual performances or by solidifying computational moments into physical reality.


Through nove, these outputs extend into an interconnected practice where digital origins carry directly into material existence. Frozen in time, wave shaders are rendered into lightweight wall art that echoes the appearance of finely carved stone. Crafted from zero-plastic, sustainable materials, these modular sculptures embody both strength and weightlessness, creating a meditative body of work where change and impermanence remain central to our evolving relationship with the natural world.


Wave art for serene spaces | Reimagining ocean physics through fluid dynamics & modular synths | AllPHA, pigment powders & grains | wave@nove-art.be | Ghent

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