Number 262
- Artist
- Roger Weik
- Date
- 2014 ; Los Angeles , United States
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Abstract
"Number 262" exemplifies the dynamic qualities of Abstract expressionism, capturing a sense of movement and complexity that echoes the intricate process of packet switching in telecommunications. The painting's abstract forms and vibrant colors evoke data packets—containing headers and payloads—that travel through network pathways, symbolizing the transmission of information. Its layered composition suggests coordination and flow, reflecting how data is managed and directed across computer networks worldwide, where short messages are assembled into packets for efficient communication.