Thanks for sharing your art observations, 2-ton. It's interesting to learn about current trends, especially for us hillbillies, who live in the boondocks. About the only artworks I ever see are from people by the side of the road, selling velvet paintings of Elvis and Dogs Playing Poker.
Your comments reminded me of a recent news magazine, where they were reporting that digital (algorithmic) based designs were becoming the norm in fashion, with all the major designers using fabrics which incorporate digital designs and patterns.
I suppose art imitates life or maybe it's the other way 'round.