RGBkanavan

RGBkanavan is a pseudonymous name used by a contemporary digital artist and software developer whose work centers on color, perception, and interactive media. Active in the art and tech scenes since the mid-2010s, RGBkanavan has produced installations, software tools, and online projects that explore how color relationships influence perception and emotion.

The alias blends the RGB color model with the Tamil word kanavan, signaling a fusion of technical and cultural influences. Projects often combine generative algorithms, real-time visualization, and open hardware to create immersive experiences.

Key works include Chromatic Constellations, an interactive LED installation that maps color proximity in space; The RGBkanavan Color Engine, an open-source library for color blending, gamut mapping, and perceptual lightness adjustments; and Gradient River, a browser-based visualization of color transitions across large datasets.

In addition to creating art, RGBkanavan has conducted workshops on color theory for artists and developers and presented talks at conferences focused on media arts and creative coding.

The reception has generally been positive for its inventive approach to color and perception, though some critics note that the dense color choreography may be challenging in crowded spaces.

RGBkanavan's work sits at the intersection of generative art, color science, and interactive installation, and is associated with communities in digital art, open-source hardware, and creative coding.