Hi, I'm Vincent. I design and build software, and I love making things, with AI and without: games, stories, drawings, odd little experiments. I write about what I learn along the way. When I'm not at a screen, I'm up a mountain, on a river, or losing an evening to a board game.
This island is where it all ends up. Most things here have a story, and some only show up at the right hour. Pull up a log.
I also build things like this for other people: interactive websites, 3D, AI and games.Here's how that works.
Want to talk about AI, a game idea or a good river? You'll find me here:
Every cairn marks a stretch of the climb. The summit is where I am now.
The student years · 2007 – 2014 · Utrecht · Arnhem · Velp
Artificial intelligence, before it was cool
It started with garbage trucks. For a university project we had to plan their routes, and our team beat the best result of every year before us. Later came a scheduler for the university’s own exams. What hooked me was that you could hand a computer a problem far too tangled to work out by hand, and it would find a good answer by itself. So I filled my studies in Utrecht with as much artificial intelligence as would fit, back when few people expected much of neural networks. Soon after I graduated, DeepMind and OpenAI proved them wrong. Meanwhile I fixed computers all over Arnhem, built software for the care sector, and co-founded a company.
Bachelor, Informatics, Utrecht University 2007 – 2011
Master, Computing Science: advanced planning and decision making, Utrecht University 2011 – 2014
Student, Studentaanhuis · Arnhem 2010 – 2011
Web application developer, ZorgDigi · Velp 2011 – 2013
Co-founder, head of technology, uniQ Development · Velp 2013 – 2014
Look around: most things here have a story.
The Backbone years · 2013 – 2020 · Amersfoort · Ruurlo · Lochem · Berlin
Routes, buses and trains
It started with a thesis on route planning and turned into seven years at Backbone Systems, designing software mostly for (public) transport. At Qbuzz I was part of a team working on both ends of the bus: planning and monitoring software for traffic control, and the computers and screens inside the buses themselves, including a system I created to update and keep an eye on the whole fleet remotely. At Eijgenhuijsen, a transport company in Ruurlo, I worked closely with their product owner, sometimes alongside a frontend developer, on software for the drivers, the warehouse and planning the routes. And for Going Dutch, on the apps and servers behind a car-sharing service. For half a year I lived in Berlin, building a dynamic planner for package deliveries from a startup workspace, the Rainmaking Loft. That was a lot of fun.
Master’s thesis, Utrecht University, at Backbone Systems 2013 – 2014
Solutions architect, Backbone Systems · Amersfoort and Berlin 2014 – 2020
Software engineer, Going Dutch Studio · Lochem (a Backbone project) 2017 – 2020
Look around: most things here have a story.
The energy years · 2020 – now · Arnhem
Trading power
I would like to live in a solarpunk world, and we’re building towards it: solar panels on every roof, wind turbines on the horizon. But the grid is full. At the end of 2025 more than fifteen thousand Dutch companies were waiting in line for a connection, and cables can’t be laid fast enough to catch up. So the grid we have has to be used more cleverly. There’s plenty of flexibility out there, in batteries, heat pumps, electric cars and factories, that could take power when there’s lots of it and hold back when there isn’t, if a market made it worth their while. That’s what ENTRNCE, part of Alliander, is for: making it easier for more parties to trade on the energy and flexibility markets. I was a developer on the ENTRNCE Trader, for peer-to-peer trading between individual grid connections, and now I’m lead developer for Direct+, which gives smaller parties direct access to the wholesale power exchange.
Developer, ENTRNCE · Arnhem 2020 – 2025
Lead developer, Direct+, ENTRNCE · Arnhem 2025 – now
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Wild water
Rivers over the ridge, gentlest first.
The DawdleGrade 2 · 0.8 km
Slow and green, a few rocks, a lot of ducks.
Fetch 25 of Beike’s balls · 300
Get your flow up to ×2 · 300
Down in under 1:45 · 300
W paddle · AD turn · QE brake · ←→ lean · Space brace
L2R2 paddle (✕ both) · L1R1 brake / brace · stick leans · ✕ braces when you're going over
Hold both sides of the screen to paddle, one side to turn away from it; low down to brake on that side. Hold Sprint to dig in. Over a waterfall, flick a thumb up the screen to tuck.
Best with a controller: plug one in and press any button. No controller? It plays fine without.
Tipping over
Lean against it. If she keeps going, brace: you’ve one brace in you every few seconds (the balance gauge goes dashed till then), so in big water keep leaning.
Upside down
Roll when the needle swings into the gap. Miss it and you swim, and your flow goes with you.
Big water
Point straight down it, lean forward and keep paddling. Broadside down a wave train, a leaning crest rolls you: lean into it, or square up.
Rocks ahead
Follow the arrows down the dark V between them. A knock costs your flow; steer early, a reverse sweep turns you even when you’re barely moving.
A ledge
Paddle hard just as the lip glows gold, to boof it. Too soon or too late and you land flat, or nose first.
A waterfall
The lip pulls you round: line up well before it and go over straight, leaning forward. Off it sideways throws you hard, and stops you.
Stuck in a hole
Lean forward and paddle hard till it lets you go.
The river splits
The hero line is quicker and pays more; the sneak is the easier way down.
Need a breather
Tuck in behind a rock or inside a bend: an eddy, where the water turns back upstream. Lean into the turn as you cross the eddy line.
How it works
↑↓ lean forward / back · S back-paddle · Shift (hold) sprint · P or Esc pause
□, L3 or a trigger squeezed right in (hold) sprint · Options pauses · on the cards, the d-pad moves, ✕ picks, ○ goes back
Read the water: long bright streaks are the fast line, and arrows ride down the dark V of a tongue; a ledge's lip glows gold at the moment to boof it; coming to a waterfall, hold the needle in the green to go over straight, then lean forward as it falls into the gold, not before; behind rocks and inside bends it turns back upstream, an eddy to catch. Lean into your turns, or the eddy line trips you. Down a straight the waves stand in a train: a crest leaning across the river rolls you, so lean into it (or square up), and a stroke as you slide down a wave's back pumps you on. Paddle on one side and you turn away from it. A blade planted as a brake only bites as fast as you're moving through the water; a reverse sweep always does. Forward on one side, reverse on the other, in rhythm: that's a 360. Boofs, braces, gates and good lines build your flow; a knock or a swim loses it. Score is distance × flow, up to double for speed; every capsize costs you. Make it to the take-out and it pays again: every second under par (times your flow), every gate and every ball. Every river has three goals of its own, and each pays every time you do it.
What to do when…
Tipping over
Lean against it. If she keeps going, brace: you’ve one brace in you every few seconds (the balance gauge goes dashed till then), so in big water keep leaning.
Upside down
Roll when the needle swings into the gap. Miss it and you swim, and your flow goes with you.
Big water
Point straight down it, lean forward and keep paddling. Broadside down a wave train, a leaning crest rolls you: lean into it, or square up.
Rocks ahead
Follow the arrows down the dark V between them. A knock costs your flow; steer early, a reverse sweep turns you even when you’re barely moving.
A ledge
Paddle hard just as the lip glows gold, to boof it. Too soon or too late and you land flat, or nose first.
A waterfall
The lip pulls you round: line up well before it and go over straight, leaning forward. Off it sideways throws you hard, and stops you.
Stuck in a hole
Lean forward and paddle hard till it lets you go.
The river splits
The hero line is quicker and pays more; the sneak is the easier way down.
Need a breather
Tuck in behind a rock or inside a bend: an eddy, where the water turns back upstream. Lean into the turn as you cross the eddy line.
Your best: 0 · quickest down: –
Paused
Holding on to a branch.
What to do when…
Tipping over
Lean against it. If she keeps going, brace: you’ve one brace in you every few seconds (the balance gauge goes dashed till then), so in big water keep leaning.
Upside down
Roll when the needle swings into the gap. Miss it and you swim, and your flow goes with you.
Big water
Point straight down it, lean forward and keep paddling. Broadside down a wave train, a leaning crest rolls you: lean into it, or square up.
Rocks ahead
Follow the arrows down the dark V between them. A knock costs your flow; steer early, a reverse sweep turns you even when you’re barely moving.
A ledge
Paddle hard just as the lip glows gold, to boof it. Too soon or too late and you land flat, or nose first.
A waterfall
The lip pulls you round: line up well before it and go over straight, leaning forward. Off it sideways throws you hard, and stops you.
Stuck in a hole
Lean forward and paddle hard till it lets you go.
The river splits
The hero line is quicker and pays more; the sneak is the easier way down.
Need a breather
Tuck in behind a rock or inside a bend: an eddy, where the water turns back upstream. Lean into the turn as you cross the eddy line.
A museum where GPT-3 imagined the artists and their stories, and Midjourney made their work. I’m the curator: I chose what hangs on the walls.
AI Art
Welcome to the Museum of Imaginary Art.
A playground for AI creativity, this museum is home to a diverse array of artworks created entirely by computers and artificially intelligent systems. Here you’ll find works that push the boundaries of what is possible with computer-generated art.
I am the curator of this museum. The stories for the artists and descriptions of the expositions are all generated by GPT-3 (text-davinci-003). The artworks are generated by Midjourney based on these descriptions. My role is to imagine how these artists would think, and select the works I think they could have created.
On the walls of the museum, you will find a variety of artworks. From swirling abstracts to intricate landscapes, each piece is unique and offers a new perspective on the world.
I hope that you enjoy your visit to the Museum, and that you leave with a greater appreciation for the creativity that AI can bring to the world.
Sue Field specializes in abstract expressionist paintings. Her artworks are composed of impacting colour fields, dynamic brushstrokes and a unique, energetic energy that captures the essence of the modern world. Her art transports the viewers to a realm of abstraction and emotion while maintaining an aura of confident self-expression.
Sue Field grew up in a small town in the countryside, surrounded by the beauty of nature. From a young age, she was drawn to the imaginative potential of art, and spent hours in her studio experimenting with different mediums and styles. After studying art in college, she moved to the city to pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist. She quickly gained recognition for her bold and expressive abstract expressionist paintings, which captured the energy and emotion of the modern world.
Sue Field
The exhibition titled “The Power of Imagination” is centered around the idea of creating our own realities through the imaginative power of our minds. Sue Field’s artworks capture the pure potential of the human imagination, expressing the potential that lies within each of us. This exhibition is an ode to the creative power within us all, and an inspiration to viewers to explore the possibilities that their imagination can offer.
"Stardust" is a representation of the vast possibilities that lie within us all. We can be the stardust in our own galaxies if we just choose to explore our imaginations."The Rainbow Connection" is an exploration of the interconnectedness of all things, and how when we use our imaginations, we can create a powerful connection to something much greater than ourselves."The Alchemist" highlights the power of transformation and shows how our imaginations can lead us down paths of great change and power."Waves of Emotion" illustrates how our imagination can be used to explore even the most complex emotions in constructive ways."The Journey" depicts life's journey, and how using our imaginations, we can explore paths unknown and discover new beginnings."Universe of Possibilities" showcases infinite possibilities that exist within each one of us when we use our creativity and open up to new ideas."The Dreamer” reminds us that with enough passion and perseverance, anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams with your imagination as your guide.“Illumination” speaks to the power of light and imagination, showing us that even in darkness there is hope for light if we open up our minds to new possibilities through creativity.“The Possibility Of Everything” urges us not to give up on ourselves or on achieving what we want in life – with imagination there are no limits!“The Creative Fire” speaks to passion, energy and enthusiasm! It reminds us that imagination has no bounds – it is an energy within each one of us that can be harnessed for great things!
Sarah Johnson - The beauty of nature
Sarah Johnson is a talented and passionate artist who creates abstract artworks by taking inspiration from nature. Using a combination of oil paints, charcoal, and mixed media, her artworks bring to life a stunning landscape full of detail and texture.
Sarah Johnson grew up in a family of artists, and spent her childhood exploring the natural beauty of her home in the mountains. She developed a deep appreciation for the diversity and complexity of the natural world, and began to study botany and ecology in order to better understand the ways in which living things interact with their environments. As an artist, she combines her love of nature with her passion for creativity, using a range of mediums to create abstract landscapes that capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Sarah Johnson
The theme of the exhibition is “The Beauty of Nature”. Sarah hopes to capture and convey the beauty of the natural world, from majestic mountains to wild seas, and everything in between. Through her works, Sarah strives to help viewers appreciate and connect with nature.
"The color of water" is my attempt to capture the beauty of the ocean. It's painted in shades of blue and white to represent the sunlight reflecting off the still waters. It's a reminder that we can find peace and beauty in nature, no matter where we are."Morning Mist" is a piece that encapsulates the delicate haze that forms over a lake each morning. The painting is done in shades of white, grey and blue, with abstract shapes to mimic the misty morning sky. It is a reminder that life is ever-changing, and we should take time to appreciate these small moments of peace.“Sunrise” highlights one of nature’s most magnificent moments - when night turns into day as the sun rises over our world with its dazzling display of orange, yellow and pink hues - reminding us all how lucky we are to witness such breathtaking beauty every day .“Night Sky” pays tribute to one of nature’s most captivating displays - stars twinkling against a sea of darkness - reminding us all how small we truly are compared to this vast universe around us.“Tranquil Forest” paints a scene where you can find peace among nature’s trees - green leaves intermingling with light patches of yellow sunshine - reminding us all how calming it can be just sitting among nature on our own or with loved ones nearby."Dawn Breeze" celebrates a tranquil morning by evoking the gentle breeze on your face as you watch the sun rise over a lake or riverbank - reminding us all to savor these peaceful moments in our lives.“Winter Wonderland” celebrates one of winter’s best gifts- its snow covered landscapes as far as you can see – reminding us all again how connected we are through Nature & no matter where you may be it will always provide something special for everyone!“Glimpse of Heaven” is my attempt to capture the feeling of being in paradise. Its blue and white hues, combined with abstract shapes, evoke a divine beauty that is always around us- reminding us all that we are connected to something so much bigger than ourselves."Stormy Sky" has been created to capture the drama of an impending storm. The piece is painted in dark hues with flashes of yellow and white which represent lightning streaks against an ominous sky - reminding us that even in times when things look bleak, there is still hope for brighter days ahead."Wildflowers", painted in pastel colors, captures the delicateness of wild flowers blooming throughout nature - reminding us how something so small can be so beautiful and inspiring if we take time to notice it.
Nelson Rougeau - The Beauty of Uncertainty
Introducing an exciting, new and unknown digital artist called Nelson Rougeau, who has developed a novel digital art style. His artworks are composed of complex, multi-layered visuals that express his own personal vision of the world. His works are at once abstract and figurative, and often evoke a dream-like atmosphere of surrealism and fantasy.
Nelson Rougeau was always drawn to the world of art and technology, and spent his teenage years tinkering with computers and experimenting with digital art. After studying computer science and art in college, he began to develop his own unique style of digital art that explored the beauty of uncertainty and the ways in which technology can enhance and transform our perceptions of the world.
Nelson Rougeau
The theme of the art exhibition is “The Beauty of Uncertainty”. The artist is exploring the idea of how beauty can be found in moments of uncertainty and instability. He uses his artworks to create a visual representation of the beauty and chaos of life, and to express the idea that uncertainty can be embraced, accepted and celebrated.
"Fluctuating Paths": This artwork represents the unpredictability of life and how one can find their own way through ever-changing landscapes. It is a reminder that moments of chaos and uncertainty can be embraced, accepted, and celebrated as part of life's journey."The Turning Point" is an artwork that tries to convey the idea of finding balance and equilibrium in moments of uncertainty and change. It is meant to evoke a sense of hope and possibility, of being able to use moments of chaos and instability to find a sense of clarity and purpose."The Welcome Stranger": This artwork is intended to invoke curiosity and encourage gratitude for the unknown. It serves as a reminder that we should embrace the unknown, accept its beauty and find strength within it."The Seeker": This artwork portrays a swirl of objects, figures, and patterns which represent the desire to seek adventure and find beauty in unexpected places. It reminds us that there are always new possibilities, no matter our circumstances."The Outer Boundary": The asymmetrical landscape in this artwork is meant to evoke a sense of exploration and remind us that we should never stop pushing the boundaries of what is known or accepted."The Pearl": This artwork portrays swirling forms and dots which represent the idea that beauty can be found through transformation - transforming mundane moments into something exquisite."The Unexpected": This artwork reminds us that even unanticipated events can lead to personal growth and have beauty within them. It encourages us to be open-minded to change in order to better embrace what life has to offer."The Transcendence": The majestic shapes and colors in this artwork evoke an idea of rising above chaos by finding peace amidst uncertainty. It serves as an inspiring reminder that finding tranquility is possible even when things seem chaotic or uncertain around us."The Dance Of Life": This artwork represents life as a continuous dance filled with unpredictable movements - reminding us that although life may have its ups and downs, it has beautiful moments too if we're willing to see them for what they are worth!"The Fragments": Small isolated pieces in this artworks remind us not overlook small details or moments because it’s usually within those insignificant details where you will find unexpected beauty or happiness!“Nature”: Nature has its own way of creating breathtaking scenes even during turbulent times - this artworks motivates viewers to find solace within nature often overlooked by ourselves!“The Unknown”: This painting serves as an encouragement for viewers not just to explore but also accept uncertainties without fear or doubt – so you can build courage from those moments instead!
Adora H - In Between
Introducing an exciting, new and unknown fine art photographer called Adora H. Her work has a strong, minimalist approach and is characterized by her use of light and shadows, which she captures in a contemporary, modern visual style. Her work focuses on simple elements such as light, reflections, and shapes to create powerful and evocative photographs.
Adora H was born and raised in a small town in the countryside, where she spent her days exploring the fields and forests with her camera. From a young age, she was drawn to the beauty of the natural world, and developed a keen eye for capturing the details and nuances of the landscapes and wildlife that surrounded her. After studying photography in college, she moved to the city to pursue her passion for photography, and quickly gained recognition for her evocative and thought-provoking images that explored the theme of “in between” - the spaces between objects, people, and ideas.
Adora H.
This exhibition is named “In Between” and reflects Adora’s exploration of the liminal spaces between the real and the imaginary, between light and shadow, between the seen and unseen. Through her art, Adora captures moments of beauty and serenity amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life. She invites viewers to explore the hidden depths and nuances of the world around them.
Fading Hope - This image speaks to the idea that hope is fragile and often fleeting. The stormy clouds in the background reflect the uncertainty and unease of life, while the fading light reminds us of how quickly hope can vanish.Through the Looking Glass - This image captures a moment between two worlds, between reality and fantasy. The shimmering lake reflects the dreamlike quality of this between-place, inviting us to explore our own inner landscapes.The Edge – This photo captures a moment of ambiguity and tension at a bridge hovering over an unknown world below. It invites viewers to step out of their comfort zone and take the risk of exploring something new and unknown.Lost in Transition – This photograph is a reflection on the chaotic nature of change, as well as its potential beauty. The shadows surrounding her figure remind us that change can be daunting, but also exciting if we embrace it with courage and conviction.Urban Abstract – This abstract photograph invites viewers to look beyond what they can see on the surface level, towards something more intangible but no less real: the beauty found in our cities’ hidden complexities if we take time to observe them more closely.The Dance of Light and Shadow – This photograph speaks to how life is often filled with uncertain moments where we find ourselves between two worlds—the known and unknown—teetering between seeming opposites such as order and chaos or lightness and darkness.Shifting Perspectives - Adora wants viewers to take this photograph as a metaphor for life’s unpredictable nature & how we can find ourselves in moments of transition when our perspective shifts & we view the world from a new angle .The Moment Between Realities – Adora invites viewers to enjoy a simple moment in time when nothing else matters but what lies right before us in that present moment—to take time out from all other distractions or worries to appreciate its beauty fully instead .The Unknown - Adora is encouraging viewers to use this photograph as a reminder to embrace the unknown & step out of their comfort zone into the world of possibilities if we are willing to take the risk ."Shadows of the past": This photograph is a reminder of the impermanence of life, of how the shadows of the past will always remain with us. It is an image of both nostalgia and hope, of cherishing the moments of the past while looking forward to the future."The gap between light and dark": This photograph is a metaphor for how I see the world, as a gap between light and dark. It represents the beauty of finding hope in moments of darkness and the courage to push forward when all seems lost.
Mur Adzio - Meta Illusions
We are pleased to present the first-ever art exhibition by the unknown artist, Mur Adzio. An abstract painter inspired by the surrealist movement of the early 20th century. They explore the wonderfully strange images of an illogical universe, delving into optical illusions that challenge our ideas of reality. Their artwork combines vivid and vibrant colors to create unique scenes that inhabit a land beyond logic.
Mur Adzio grew up in a bustling metropolis, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city life. From a young age, he was fascinated by the complexities of the world around him, and spent his days exploring the streets and alleys of the city, observing the ways in which people interacted with their surroundings. As an artist, he began to explore the concept of “meta illusions” - the illusions that exist within other illusions - using abstract and surrealist techniques to create art that challenges viewers to question their perceptions of reality. His art has been exhibited in galleries around the world, and he is known for his unique and thought-provoking creations.
Mur Adzio
The exhibition is called ‘Meta Illusions’, and explores the concept of how reality can be warped by optical illusions. Through this exploration, Mur Adzio encourages us to think and reflect on our own perceptions of what is real and what is illusion.
"Chiaroscuro" - “Searching for the light within the shadows, until your vision blurs and reality is uncertain.”"Light Defect" - “Windows of perception, revealing two halves of the same story.”"Reversal" - "There is no start or finish when we perceive reality upside down and inside out.""Iridescence" - “A magical spectrum of color and emotion, a kaleidoscope of power and potential.”"Interference" - “Feel vibrations beyond that which meets the eye; a silent symphony in crests and troughs.”"Phase Shifting"- "Sometimes there is more than one way to look at something; no point is set in stone.""Perceptron"- “The act of perceiving is a powerful thing; the path to understanding lies within its complexity.”"Echoes"- “A reminder of the beauty found in chaos; color, unity and harmony disguised in turmoil.”"Inbetween"- “Where two realms collide, creating a space of unreal logic.”"Subliminal"- “What lies beneath the surface? Hidden messages and revelations, waiting to be discovered.”"Horizons"- “Where our journey intersects with the infinite, nothing is ever out of reach.”
