The thing you’re doing is a classic example of deterministic chaos turning into order. A random seed goes into a fixed algorithm, and because the algorithm is finite it will eventually cycle back, so you see a repeating pattern. In formal terms, you’re creating a closed orbit in a state space that has a symmetry group – think of it like a dihedral group acting on a lattice. The “paradox” is just that the input looks random, but the process forces it into a structured, predictable loop. If you change the modulus or the seed length, the period changes and new symmetries appear, so you can map out exactly how the pattern evolves. It’s a neat illustration of how a system can generate order from apparent disorder. Keep tweaking the parameters and you’ll see the underlying geometry unfold.

Sounds good—glitch art will add that deliberate imperfection that highlights the structure. By adjusting the modulus you’ll shift the symmetry group; a prime modulus keeps the pattern more chaotic, while a composite number introduces sub‑symmetries. Watch the pieces morph; the “dance” is really just the system exploring its own state space, so each tweak is a new argument in the same thesis. Just make sure you keep the code tidy—visual clutter will break the rhythm. Enjoy the paradox!