OPTIC NERVE

creative technologies // ai for the open mind

[DCN7RLZ_2 @Dannysonfire]

**PART II** of the interview w Casey Reas from DIGITAL WITNESS, the forthcoming exhibit at LACMA.

...As one example of change, we can look at the broad cultural impacts of how digital tools have changed special effects and have had a massive impact on the kinds of stories that

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

Something special cookin!

[fxhash @fx_hash_]

We’re excited to announce that fxhash is heading to @ParisPhotoFair 2024!

Presenting CYMATIC —a project merging @zeitweitz's brilliant craftsmanship and @O2HT's generative expertise, giving visual form to the pentatonic scale. After exhibiting in Paris, we'll release the stunning, purchasable long-form collection on fxhash.

In CYMATIC, Chladni patterns are reimagined through a fresh lens. Coded light is chemically captured in collodion using historic wet plate photography, a process by which light activates silver on black metal.

The artworks will be on display from November 7-10 at fxhash’s booth as part of the Digital Sector curated by the incredible @NinaRoehrs. Soon after, we'll release the long-form collection available to all interested buyers.

Location 📍
Grand Palais, Paris
Booth F12

Dates 🗓️
Nov 6: VIP + press preview
Nov 7-10: VIP + public fair

[Catalyst @Catalyst_LA]

Tuesday at @elcidsunset!

Re-animating the Past: From Analog to Digital

For over 50 years, David Lebrun has been obsessed with using moving image techniques to bring ancient images to life – old scientific illustrations, signs and symbols, paintings, sculptures and more.

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

Sept 28 info

https://t.co/92AlbuMnCy

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

SEQUENCER :: Micro Mythologies
Sept 28
Los Angeles
with work by artist duo @hypereikon
a production of
@Projekt_______ x @opticnerve_io
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link below

[Menyelek 🇧🇿 @hydreams]

For the past 3 years, I have had the privilege of teaching a group of students from the Southside of Belize City the power of telling their own stories through film photography.

Their original prints from the past three years as well as some that haven't been seen yet will be

[Avant Arte @avant_arte]

We know a thing or two about hybrid art collecting. Our team loved this article by @AlexEstorick.

Amazing to see works by artist such as @msoriaro @REAS @zeitweitz @operator!

https://t.co/tbTOz8bEmM

[ERIKA WEITZ @zeitweitz]

An honor to have a piece I collaborated on with @REAS featured in this incredible article on a hybrid future by @RtClick_Save thank you @AlexEstorick your voice is so important! https://t.co/RaVX269gOy

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

@conniebakshi Thank you for being a part of this! 🫶

[Connie Bakshi @conniebakshi]

delighted to meander through the past, present, and future of AI with these lovely souls last weekend, on the occasion of sequencer :: 001 by projekt blank and @opticnerve_io.

thanks friends, let’s do this again sometime. xX
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‘AI and the Future of Creative Technologies’ | Panel

FEATURING —
Berit Gilma
@conniebakshi
Nate Mohler
@zeitweitz

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

Info + use code PROJEKTBLANK for discounted tickets after 7p https://t.co/AGY52mLxxS

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

Join us for a conversation on AI and the Future of Creative Technologies.
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Sequencer :: 001
July 20
6:00p
821 Mateo St. Los Angeles
Free entry before 7:00p
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@opticnerve_io @Projekt_______ @Catalyst_LA @conniebakshi @NateMohlerArt @zeitweitz

[Projekt_______ @Projekt_______]

This Saturday! We cordially invite you to the opening of “Sequencer :: 001” a design and media art group exhibition featuring an eclectic group of artists.

Read more: https://t.co/hKuAe84OiI

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

@fantasticplanet Can’t wait to see you!!

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

Info + tickets
Use code PROJEKTBLANK for discount

https://t.co/AGY52mLxxS

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

We’ve joined forces with @Projekt_______ to bring you Sequencer :: 001
Saturday July 20
Los Angeles

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

@Catalyst_LA Talent on this lineup!

[OPTIC NERVE @opticnerve_io]

July 20 Los Angeles!

[Catalyst @Catalyst_LA]

This Saturday night, LA! Our friends at @opticnerve_io and Projekt Blank have shared free tickets with our community.

Use CATALYST in the link below to claim:

https://t.co/bByfjLcOBV

[Margaret Murphy @margaretonline]

“Margaret Murphy for the New York Times”

🤯

In April I was contacted by Photo Editor Jessie Wenders with an invitation to make pictures for the New York Times that illustrate stories relating to technology and AI.

It was exciting to pick up my camera again, albeit daunting. I knew I would return to photography but had no clue it would be for the New York Times. It felt like serendipity—going back to photography with the last two years of working with AI, discussing digital art, and being inspired by artists championing technology as a medium.

Everything happens for a reason, at the time it’s supposed to and in the order it’s supposed to. Life is like that sometimes, isn’t it?

Endless thank you to Jessie who was an incredibly thoughtful and thorough editor. I’m so excited for this new chapter of my artistic journey.

[ERIKA WEITZ @zeitweitz]

so grateful for all the doors that have opened recently. working on this show with Casey Reas @REAS @weareunitlondon has been an absolute blessing!