The Network
Digital and Physical work by 1980k
The infinite digital landscape. Visualized through nodes (skeletons) and light beams (information), each symbolizing interactions and information flow on the network. This artwork thoughtfully explores the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) and its consequences on human life. Each piece delves into how information shapes our perceptions, connections, and, ultimately, our existence. Will love be lost? Will relationships exist? Will human passions be nonexistent? Will the search field control our existence? Overall, the artwork is a compelling commentary on our growing dependency on AI and its profound societal effects.
Search & destroy
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721. Infinite loop made with p5js, Blender, Photoshop
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Search & Destroy is a thought-provoking digital artwork that explores humanity's increasing reliance on instant information. It’s meant to raise questions about the potential consequences of such dependence, suggesting that the human appetite for knowledge could ultimately steer us toward our own downfall. This artwork challenges us to reflect on when we might awaken to the realization that we have unwittingly become puppets to The Network.
This visualization features a computer search bar with a skull head representing the all-knowing-information-god with computer keys exploding as it searches for your requests. Light bars symbolize an all-knowing branch of information blasting through. The glitching colors portray the infinite information coursing through connection lines in pursuit of our every inquiry...
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721.
The Network, 2023
• HD 3840x1556
• p5js, Blender, Photoshop
• Infinite loop
In The Void
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted fully on-chain with SVG code and an infinite looping animation directly to the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
48” W x 72” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, acrylic paint, krink, iridescent powder and mod podge coating, 1” black standoffs, laser cut neon green plexiglass, ghosted vinyl.
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In this artwork, two characters known as 'nodes' are depicted within an empty box, symbolizing their existence in a void, interlaced with patterns representing node transactions. Above them, a paint stroke symbolizes a hopeful yearning for a brighter future, contrasting the structured patterns below. This piece artistically explores themes of connection, isolation, and the human spirit's aspiration amidst the confines of an abstract void.
This digital asset is minted fully on-chain with SVG code and an infinite looping animation directly to the Ethereum blockchain.
2023
• HD Responsive
• Infinite Loop
• NFT on Ethereum (ERC-721)
• p5js, Blender, Illustrator
The Terminal
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted fully on-chain with SVG code and an infinite looping animation directly to the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
24” W x 36” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, colored vinyl, iridescent powder and mod podge coating, custom led mount bars, and arduino coded animations, wireless powerblock.
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This artwork captures the essence of a terminal interface, visualizing the vibrant pixels that form the backbone of a command-line interface (CLI). The spectrum of colors within the CLI symbolizes the dynamic exchange of life between the real and digital worlds, highlighting the continuous interplay of existence across these realms. It poses a profound question: in our relentless quest for efficiency, might humanity risk losing its soul to the digital abyss?
This digital asset is minted fully on-chain with SVG code and an infinite looping animation directly to the Ethereum blockchain.
2023
• HD Responsive
• Infinite Loop
• NFT on Ethereum (ERC-721)
• p5js
Love’s Last Reach
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
30” W x 40” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, spray paint, acrylic paint, iridescent powder and mod podge coating.
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This artwork depicts an astronaut adrift in a digital landscape, reaching out toward a heart that is floating away. This scene symbolizes the struggle to hold onto the things we cherish, represented by the heart, in an increasingly out-of-reach environment. It raises a thought-provoking question about the future: as artificial intelligence begins to eclipse human capabilities, will we lose our innate love and passion for what truly matters to us?
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
The Network, 2023
• HD 2880x3840
• p5js, Blender, Illustrator
• Static and infinite loop
The Eternal Embrace
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
30” W x 40” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, spray paint, acrylic paint, iridescent powder and mod podge coating.
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This artwork visualizes two nodes holding each other tightly, looking into each other's eyes as if they won't get another chance. The connection. They are surrounded by a wireframed, dystopian future, symbolizing a harsh and broken world. Despite this, they dream of a better, more hopeful world, their embrace representing their enduring connection amidst the chaos.
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
The Network, 2023
• HD 2880x3840
• p5js, Blender, Illustrator
• Static and infinite loop
The Last Couple
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
30” W x 40” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, spray paint, acrylic paint, iridescent powder and mod podge coating.
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In this artwork, two nodes are depicted seated under the last remaining tree, evoking a scene reminiscent of Adam and Eve, but set at the twilight of existence. They hold each other, their connection symbolized through digital eyes, blending ancient human themes with futuristic elements. The piece raises profound questions about the future of human emotion and connection: Will the rise of artificial intelligence lead to the loss of our ability to love, rendering human relationships and reproduction obsolete?
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
The Network, 2023
• HD 2880x3840
• p5js, Blender, Illustrator
• Static and infinite loop
Signal Hacker
DIGITAL ART (NFT)
This digital asset is minted on the Ethereum blockchain. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
PHYSICAL ART
38” W x 38” H, wood panel, mixed media underlay, colored vinyl, iridescent powder and mod podge coating, custom led mount bars, and arduino coded animations, wireless powerblock.
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This artwork brings to life Max Headroom, an iconic character from the 1980s, known as the first Signal Hacker personality on television. Max embodies the era's exploration of digital identity, serving as a symbol for media hijacking aimed at questioning the authenticity of information presented to the public. The piece prompts viewers to reflect on their own media consumption: What kind of information is traveling through our data connections, and how much of it can we trust as real?
The digital artwork is minted on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-721. Ownership enables the token owner to claim the physical version.
The Network, 2023
• HD 2880x2880
• p5js, Blender, Illustrator
• Static and infinite loop
DIGITAL + PHYSICAL
Digital artwork is the key to the Physical artwork. (Trackable historical ownership)
Physical artwork contains RFID chips synced to the token owner. (Instant authentication)
QR codes are embedded and signed to authenticate 1/1 artwork. (Added website experience for personalization)
Each physical piece includes custom LED light animations written to match the artwork.
Message from the artist
Throughout my career, the stories I tell through my artwork have evolved depending on time and place. This collection highlights the possible truths humans will face due to artificial intelligence. In this collection, Skulls/Skeletons represent inclusivity. I don't use them because it's trendy, but instead, they are meant to highlight that we are all the same inside. We are all connected in our bones—global diversity. The use of headsets acts as a connection method. Like an internet cable to endless possibilities. A transportation vessel. Put the headset on, and limitless information is at your fingertips—a possible vision into our not-so-distant future. The use of colorful patterns and wireframes. It isn't too different than our current surroundings with cable lines and electricity. Remove the buildings and a dystopian Network of connected information is all that is left.
