struck by random inspiration currently downloading mandelbulb because the fractals call to me
ok after. some very confused messing around i think this is too powerful for me i need something simpler
i'm tempted to try generating a 3d julia set in blender or something, and then from there messing with like. spherical coordinates rather than going into more complex parametric constructions.
i will endeavor to follow this up tomorrow if i don't forget. the mental image is very strong