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Just dropped the first episode of The Art Roast! Join Amelia (Host), Charlie (Curator), Will (Critic), and Jessica (Artist) as they dive into "St." by @dontbuy_, offering lighthearted critique and friendly debate.
This isn’t your typical podcast—everything you hear, from the voices to the perspectives, is AI-generated. We’re experimenting with this new format to bring fresh takes to the art world.
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Holst is developing a technology that can curate an analysis of your work. As an example, we would like to show an analysis of a work by one of our curators.
"Ghost" by @dontbuy_
This digital artwork presents a surreal and thought-provoking scene, blending elements of reality with digital distortions. Here are some key visual characteristics:
1. Color and Lighting: The colors are natural and muted, typical of a mid-20th-century interior. Warm tones dominate the scene, contributing to a nostalgic atmosphere. The lighting is soft, casting gentle shadows that add depth to the space.
2. Setting and Props: The scene is set in a minimalist room with mid-century modern furniture, including a sideboard and a distinctive round rug with a geometric pattern. These elements ground the artwork in a specific historical aesthetic, creating a sense of familiarity.
3. Human Figure: A man stands near the center of the frame, dressed in casual clothing typical of the 1950s or 1960s. His expression and posture suggest contemplation or concern, adding a human element to the otherwise static scene.
4. Digital Elements: The artwork introduces a surreal twist with the inclusion of digital elements. A humanoid figure composed of numerous computer mouse cursors stands beside the man, partially overlapping with him. This figure appears to be in the process of forming or disintegrating, introducing a theme of digital transformation or dissolution.
5. Text Overlay: On the lampshade, a blue screen of death (BSOD) error message is displayed, reminiscent of older computer operating systems. The inclusion of technical jargon and error codes juxtaposed with the vintage setting enhances the surreal nature of the piece.
6. Visual Metaphor: The combination of the digital and the mundane creates a powerful visual metaphor, suggesting themes of technological intrusion, identity, and the merging of digital and physical realities. The cursors forming a human shape could symbolize the fragmentation of identity in the digital age.
7. Overall Composition: The artwork balances the familiar and the unfamiliar, using a clear central focus on the human figure and the digital humanoid. The room's layout and the positioning of objects direct the viewer's attention to the interaction between the man and the digital entity.
This artwork successfully blends retro aesthetics with modern digital themes, creating a striking and contemplative visual narrative.
GN 💫
@tiegenhof_ x Holst
Holst is proud to present the first solo AR exhibition of the talented tiegenhof in Bern. Experience a stunning collection of 15 artworks like never before, all in augmented reality.
Dive into the digital depth of creativity with us! ✨
📍 Location: Bern
Hey friends⚡️
🛸 Exciting Update from Holst! We're thrilled to announce the next stops on our UAO exhibition tour. Get ready to experience a fusion of digital art and augmented reality in four vibrant cities around the globe!
🇿🇦 Cape Town – Dive into a blend of tradition and modernity.
🇦🇪 Dubai – Witness the future of art in the city of innovation.
🇫🇷 Paris – Embrace the romance of art in the heart of culture.
🇹🇼 Taipei – Explore a unique mix of heritage and digital creativity.
Explore all the cities through our web app and prepare to see these cities in a whole new light!
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Absolutely thrilled with the interviews by @dontbuy_! Each conversation offers a deep dive into the transformative power of AI in art, showcasing unique perspectives that shouldn't be missed. Thanks for your incredible work and dedication to bringing these stories to light. 🌟
⚡️GM
Since the beginning of the year, I was able to talk to 4 artists and interview them for the @holstcity
All artists are participants of our first exhibition “UAO”.
Thanks to @ugo_digi , @nugmanovartst , @PipiUniversel and @nuv1914 for this great experience.
GM ☀️
New Interview🚀
Artist - @nuv1914 🍏
Andrea da Silva is a 31-year-old artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She began her journey in the art world in 2009, started art teaching studies in 2010, and by 2012 was showcasing her work in cultural centers and selling merchandise featuring her designs. In 2022, she expanded into the NFT market while continuing to explore both digital and physical art forms.
dB: Tell us a little about yourself, who are you?
N: My name is Andrea da Silva (some call me cloud), I am 31 years old. I am from Buenos Aires Argentina and I am a visual arts/yoga teacher.
dB: Your creative journey began in 2009. How did your first encounter with art happen? Can you please tell us about how you got started in art?
N: I really have been drawing since I was little, I have two older brothers who are also related to drawing. My brother is a tattoo artist and my sister is a graphic designer. I can say that my artistic journey begins with them and in 2009 I began to look for a more personal aesthetic to express myself.
dB: I want to talk about your style. How do you create your works? How do you choose themes and subjects for your works?
N: Although aesthetics have changed, I have been drawing things related to nature or representing simple situations for a long time.
Generally, if my work is abstract, I do it intuitively by adding circles, and triangles or playing with some lines.
Still, I don't believe that ideas come from nowhere. We live bombarded with images, consciously or unconsciously we choose shapes and colors and then perhaps represent them.
dB: What programs do you use to create your art? And what do you need for a perfect working atmosphere?
N: Photoshop, illustrator, paint, Paint 3d and recently I was working with a very old program that generated plants, also acrylic on canvas, pencils, and crayons.
Honestly, I can work anywhere or I don't ask for many requirements. If I have to do physical work I need the space to be clear!
dB: Is it correct to say that your work is essentially digital collages? Do you have any favorite artists who work in a similar style? Perhaps someone who inspires you?
N: I don't know, it could be. I really like Kasimir Malevich.
dB: Your work is sold on several Marketplaces. I'd like to ask you to give a brief summary of the NFT market. How, for example, do works from @objktcom differ from works from @Foundation or other marketplaces?
N: I can spend hours talking about this with my friends, but we never come to a real conclusion, I could say that @objktcom was always more horizontal and accessible to enter this world. But nowadays fnd is also because of its rates. Things are constantly changing.
dB: I could be wrong, but I think I see Asian cultural inspiration in your work, is that true? For example, I can recognize characters from Anime, or is it all about images of modern pop culture?
N: If possible I love it but above I mentioned Malevich who is of Polish origin. There is a lot of content and good things to be inspired by.
dB: You are from Argentina. Do you engage with other artists from that country? We recently had an interview with PIPI come out. Do you happen to know each other?
N: Obviously! I know Pipi, I'm good friends with @xo_xu0 , @m_suksu,
@kimjihyun720, @no_tan__mariana, and I can go on haha.
dB: I noticed that your work is often used in design, textiles, and fashion. Could you tell me more about that?
N: I made several clothes, dresses, T-shirts, sweatshirts. But I'm not currently making them.
dB: In your opinion, what is the difference between art and design?
N: What couldn't be art today? It's hard for me to think of them separately, perhaps design can have a more marketable and utilitarian purpose than art.
Obviously art is commercialized. But when I refer to something utilitarian I think of a mass-produced product, perhaps less exclusive than a work of art.
dB: Do you think NFTs are more about art or design?
N: Maybe I can't give a universal answer, I don't know how others feel about this. But for me they go hand in hand.
Thanks to @atlaspop and @ceramicghostio for the opportunity to show my work in a wonderful exhibition in Brooklyn 📁
And a special thanks to @zhura_ya for visiting the exhibition and taking photos for me🖱️