As shown at the Boulder Creative Collective's Pearl St. Location in Boulder, Colorado May 6 - 31, 2022.HOW IT BEGAN
// the catalyst //
This series has its roots in a time when I was searching for a more liberating and spontaneous approach to my art. It all started as a form of creative experimentation during those long college lectures, a way to escape the confines of my previous artistic endeavors. I was, in essence, giving myself permission to not take my creative process too seriously. But something incredible happened as I finalized a handful of these playful ASCII illustrations. A kind of alchemy occurred, bringing together a diverse mix of influences, I, Robot… Lenny Zakatek… Parsons… Snoopy. These seemingly unrelated inspirations seamlessly fused, giving birth to a cohesive and captivating narrative that defines this series. It's a testament to the unexpected magic of creativity and the rich rewards that come from letting go and trusting your artistic instincts.
assets originally typed in Sublime Text, Digitally stylized in Illustrator, then laser etched onto Copper PCB
// promotional posters distributed around Boulder //
Exhibited May 6 - 30, 2023 on Pearl st. @ Boulder Creative Collective
WALK THROUGH
This Project largely sparked from this set of poster prints I designed in collaboration with a generative AI.
The Final Acrylic Prints:
These 2D pieces are created using a combination of multiple algorithms.
The ASCII visuals are converted from images that are either captured from real life or generated through AI.
The accompanying poems are written by either myself or generated through AI.
…engraved and painted on 3x4 foot acrylic.
2x 8x4’ multi-layer acrylic prints
Each print, including the frame, weighed well over two hundred pounds.
Multimedia:
dynamic, sculptural multimedia pieces comprised most of the work shown in the space.
Interactive:
// Minimalist pick your own adventure game //
Inspired by Steve Wozniak's intriguing concept that making a cup of coffee serves as a litmus test for an AI's general intelligence, I crafted a short-form interactive adventure game. This unique project allowed me to delve into the depths of AI cognition by challenging players to navigate the complexities of brewing coffee, all while highlighting the multifaceted nature of artificial intelligence. Through this endeavor, I aimed to creatively showcase my passion for AI and my ability to translate complex ideas into engaging experiences.
written in HTML, played with a joystick on a CRTV in the gallery
Here are the individual moments in the narrative:
