Modern society tends to shy away from thoughts of death, viewing them as depressing and morbid. We are often captivated by the illusion that we can remain young forever and that life will continue endlessly.In contrast, people from antiquity until the early 20th century regarded...
What makes us human? Fundamentally, symbolic behaviours like language, art, and morality make us human. Homo sapiens have demonstrated this capacity for at least 80,000 years. However, Neanderthals, a distinct species of Homo sapiens, were thought to lack these traits to some degree. But a recent discovery...
Automatism is a technique that Surrealist artists often employ as a way to bypass logical reasoning and tap into the subconscious mind. This method involves creating art spontaneously without premeditation, allowing thoughts and images to flow freely. The goal of automatism is to unleash the intuitive...
We are at a unique point in history—a moment when machine intelligence is beginning to surpass our own. We increasingly turn to AI for answers or to perform complex or time-consuming tasks. While AI is a remarkable achievement, as an artist, I wonder about the future...
A Canadian researcher named Robert G. Haliburton discovered that various ancient cultures around the world celebrated a similar festival around the end of October and early November. Of particular interest is the fact that these cultures—both above and below the equator—had no means of communicating...
Welcome to a new blog series entitled “No A.I. ~ Digital Art Unveiled" In this series, Christian takes a behind-the-scenes look at his digital artwork. A visual journey to uncover the process behind his photo composites; the planning, creativity and decisions required to bring these works...
In this age, with so many technological advancements, it is essential to distinguish between digital Art and AI-generated artwork. Admittedly, the distinction can be blurry at times, but it is worth discussing the topic generally. So here we go. While AI-generated and human-generated digital Art both...
I feel that nostalgia is a powerful force in the human psyche. In the same way art is… when they combine, the scope of emotion is broadened. We witness frozen moments in time, and so cultivate a greater understanding of our place in the world. What...
William was an apple farmer who had a passion for photography. He would capture images on metal plates, known as Tintypes. Being a crafty fellow, he made his own plates by creating a photographic emulsion that suspended silver halide in a gelatin made of egg white....
The symbolism of the crow is found in nearly every culture around the world. Its spiritual meaning can be benevolent or mischievous, with every characteristic in between. Its black colour is at the core of the symbolism, alluding to the void and death. Voidness can be...