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Displayed as a photonegative copy is a piece cropped against a midnight blue trim with a thriving terrain which reads visually teeming with tiles possessed by the scientific depictions of our natural world

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At a first glance the left side of the piece calls heavy attention to its appearance by nature of its place as the largest and lightest tile in the work overall. We notice a two-dimensional representation of a plant which sprouts symmetrically along a center-viewed vertical axis. This pearl tile appears framed by the consequent color palette which constitutes half its total sides as it sets seven on each to meet in a mars-rustic center which accents itself by nature of the inherent juxtaposition of lighter and darker colors in close proximity

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These light pearl tiles are extended across the right side of the canvas as they frame various depictions of neurons, cell diagrams, gene tables and biological charts. The base of this work presents a satisfying graph depicting the natural crests and troughs of formed waves found across all types of energy in our collective reality

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Daniel Martin Diaz presents a stunning painting which displays the interconnected nature of our physical reality with other types of phenomenon which may appear as magic from the scaling cellular function to the iconic transfer of energy through the waded wave

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Overall this meticulously crafted piece of physical paint immortalizes the divine connections which our biological realm share with scientific representations in an ascendant reminder that everything stands connected for countless millennia to come 

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"Digital Biology" (Negative print)

Daniel Martin Diaz

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An eastern hime rides the iconic mask of the Lion of the Wind whose spirit rests within a crafted combination of Chinese and Japanese mythology

Our Japanese princess rides as the main subject of today's piece displays the dense and diverse opportunities for artistic expression offered by the medium of digital paint

The backdrop of this spatial composition features a transitory gradient passing from a smoke-grey red to the ascendant silver which frames our subject masterfully

"FOLLOW THAT CAR."

Today's piece originated from the classic movie trope or phenomenon where the main character follows in pursuit of an antagonist or central character in the story

Although this piece began with inspirations of a satirical nature the end result is a work of artistic expression which transcends the skill of an average painter in exchange for this pansymbolic canvas before us

When we're having fun it's easy for the "work" to slip into our subconscious as we improve piece by piece through slight reinforcement

It's important to remember that even the most satirical or comedic of works still present the opportunity for continual and consistent progress as an individual creator

This work blends the historic mythological representations of the Chinese dragon and the Japanese samurai. First originating in 3000 BCE, the Chinese dragon is an archaic predator which stands as the guardian of higher wisdom. First originating as a social class during the Edo period in Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate is the Samurai whose fearless spirit and chivalrous company continues to echo to this very day

It's the thrill of the chase, the art of pursuit and the pounce of a predator

Today's showcase marks the premier of Dead Seagull's addition to our archives as her work now sits within the halls of the Apollo Art Exchange

Overall this satirical scene conveys the classic trope of cinema known as "Follow that car!" in a digital painting which masterfully mixes elements of Japanese and Chinese mythology 

"FOLLOW THAT CAR."

Dead Seagull

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Set as an iconic portraiture is a pretty piece perfect for the Halloween season

In its initial introduction this piece is highly likely to draw its viewer's attention through the bright green eyes before falling away to the pointed accent of this iconic witch hat

She floats in the center space of the canvas as the white backdrop places a definitive emphasis on her silhouette by nature of these contrasting color values

We note these peach colors as a central theme which echoes everywhere from her skin tone to cheek blush, highlights and even the band around her tall hat

Our subject's grey and black outfit provides a masterful example of the utilization of contrasting colors which naturally accents the lighter portraiture or face of the witch

Depictions of the witch may be traced back for hundreds of years in our collective history, most notably from the Salem Witch Trials

In Colonial America during the year 1692 there began a mass hysteria within the town of Salem, Massachusetts fueled by religious extremism, absence of due process and the wretched results of intense isolation

Although the mythological representation of the witch dates back hundreds of years it's important to note the lighthearted and innocent nature of the piece at hand. Instead of depicting the witch as a source of malevolence the artist chooses to combine bright and lively colors with a cute and fun aesthetic to uplift the work at hand

One may notice a large moon on her forehead representing the natural cycle of time most associated with the feminine ideal. Opposite to life is our definitive death as life is sourced only through the feminine form

Halloween is an iconic tradition representing the eve of the western christian feast which begins the observance of Allhallowtide. This tradition is central to the culture as it dedicates a day for remembering martyrs, saints and all souls departed from the mortal realm

Overall this historic digital painting displays a female subject dressed in a modernized witch aesthetic as the iconic hat and emerald green eyes immortalizes the western tradition of Halloween for the rest of time within the metaverse

"~ Peachy witch ~"

Yuko

(Yukochi_ on IG)

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There exists a sort of carefree curiosity which transcends words in the scene of the Arcade; Endlessly bright lights capture the attention of each and every passerby as it presents an invitation akin to the classic casino

In its initial introduction this piece presents an iridescent invitation in intensity similar to this aforementioned luminescence; It's almost impossible not to feel enticed by the atmosphere of a classic arcade

Our main subject is frozen in absolute awe at the punctual and powerful prize pool which stands before her; She sports a translucent bag whose spirit calls for the bounty above

We note this titanous blue dragon who guards the spoils of this stunning arcade; It is quite often in mythology that a reward or treasure sits guarded behind a serious and terrifying beast. The eyes of our dragon glow in striking contrast against its dark surroundings

Further displayed as a foundational juxtaposition is the prize booth whose inner spoils radiate an intense light in contrast against its darker surroundings

The endless screens of the arcade provide a sort of digital fairground which utilizes the lower levels of light to capture, command and control its viewer's attention. After all there's not a single person who doesn't feel the pull of the screen

Using this idea we can concur with the active viewer that digital art and screens offer an experience unmatched by the traditionally static medium of physical art

Today's piece presents an iconic array of pop-culture figurines spanning from eastern and western cultures collectively. We see Pikachu, Kirby and Pacman. Sonic, Furby and Hello Kitty. We note Luigi, Mario, Yoshi and Boo from Super Mario Brothers alongside Hamtaro, Psyduck and Flareon. One may discover the Street Fighter series amongst The Simpsons, and the Powerpuff Girls amongst characters from Rugrats, Carebears, TMNT and Spongebob as well as countless others

What is it about the arcade which offers so much joy? Why do these settings leave such a profound memory upon its participants, even years later?

Does one concede credit to the role which the passage of time plays as natural notes of nostalgia?

Overall this nostalgic digital painting presents a curious subject in absolute awe at the endlessly luminescent arcade as countless pop-culture icons from across the world make their mark within the digital canvas for the rest of time

"The arcade dragon's lair"

Devin Elle Kurtz

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In the far future one may find themselves astonished by the punctual permeation of digital technology within our modern definition of the physical realm. From augmented to virtual reality, we live in a transitory culture which continues its acceleration of the digital metaverse with the integration within our physical world of existence 

In its initial introduction this work shines a great deal of diverse color which may read as particularly chaotic to its viewer. We note the display of highly recognized brands such as Coca-Cola, Playstation, Apple, Nike and more amongst the endless cyberpunk landscape at hand. These shine as augmented reality advertisements reject the traditional atmosphere of our calm nights of darkness. These stunning skyscrapers appear to build off their initial form in tiers as they expand towards the busy streets below. City streets within this cyberpunk landscape almost appear like motherboards as lanes of light and electricity create distinct paths in a dense development of interconnectivity. Two main highways can be viewed intersecting one another in the bottom right portion of the canvas. These streets high above the ground-level foundation create a unique sense of depth which inherently frames its surrounding subjects. An immense amount of light is translated across every surface of the supporting subjects as striking flares of fluorescent orange mix with a cool ice-toned blue amongst the iconic high attention red of consumer culture

Are we viewing a world beyond our wildest dreams? Do we wish to explore the frontier of this seemingly endless cityscape and all its opportunities which await?

Or is this a brave new world? 

A world that knows your deepest desires will inevitably entice and pull your attention towards its own selfish interests. In a world where advertisements hover in the sky, where is the individual set to escape? In a world where the bright lights of hedonism stand around every corner, what is left for pleasure and passion when subjected to the stagnated tyranny of temptation?

Find discipline in this dangerous new world

Don't be a slave to your temptations 

Control your desires within this new hedonistic neverland

Overall this colorful piece of digital render displays a dense developing culture of consumerism as the bright lights of hedonism entice its viewer to the tyrannies of temptation within this dangerous new neverland

"Dreamscape City"

Joe

(rabbit.hole_renders on IG)

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As the genre of science fiction continues to evolve we believe it is paramount to catalog all depictions in search of revitalized styles and even pioneered adventures past the foundation of science fiction.

Although this work hosts a color palette which isn't particularly vibrant we'd like to note the intricacy and attention to detail present within the display at hand

We direct the viewer's attention to the blurry and undefined back which hosts a gradient from a cold steel blue to a sulphuric yellow. This juxtaposition created by our in-focus main subject against the undefined backdrop sparks a sensible contemplation on the role which portraiture and spatial composition plays in the translation of emotion from the visual medium to its participating viewers

Our robot glances to its left as it creates a unique sense of disharmony favoring the right side of the canvas in our perspective. 

Sporting a high-attention mix of green and red, the robots eyes provide a sort of emphasized relief from the grey and neutral reaches of its surrounding partners in proximity

The specific inspiration of the main subject in this piece may be noted as early Japanese robots which were viewed as the ones "intended to transform the human race, removing the need for humans to complete menial tasks"... "Fast forward 50-60 years and this is technology that is still yet to be perfected/may not be present in our day-to-day for the next decade."

Today's artist SAM HAYES conveys his clear and foundational inspiration from the technique of airbrush art in a way which revitalizes the past physical style into the present and increasingly futuristic digital medium.

Airbrushes are often used for extremely detailed pieces which require punctuated precision such as photograph restoration or depictions of light through shading.

SAM HAYES notes his influences from the artists Masao Saito, Michael English and Pater Sato, all of which continue their impact today as they pushed the boundaries of realism to include specific surreal influences using the airbrush technique

Overall this historic digital painting cites the technical inspiration of previous airbrush artists as a first-hand foundation to depict the robot and its increasingly relevant role in providing their human peers relief from menial duties

"Android Dreams"

SAM HAYES

(project.sam on IG)

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A crystalline globe shatters to the scene of a thousand suns as a projected beam of light shakes and shudders the aesthetically ascendant atmosphere in the piece at hand

In its initial introduction this work is likely to inspire an intense degree of subjective color-based emotion as the dual contrast of our black and white setting permits a neutral foundation for every piece and part of the color spectrum to send its strike directly to the hearts of its viewers

We note that this energetic beam continues off the frame which leaves the viewers with a certain sense of curiosity as they wonder and wish for more. Such a stunning combination of light and life sparks heavy contemplation on the scene at hand; What is happening here?

This stunning translation of energy may be traced to a multitude of elements within this piece. For one, the detail provided by a crystalline or glass-like break read of an immense intricacy which inspire a high degree of motion and attention amongst its sharp marked lines

We note that the top majority of this piece has a black backdrop which allows the mystical globe to emphasize itself by nature of the contrast created by light on dark. The bottom half of the canvas then inverts this technique which allows the four secondary subjects to accent themselves by nature of this very same contrasted technique 

When one is analyzing the spatial composition of this work one may notice four secondary subjects split in a near-symmetrical design on either side of this divine beam of light

Beeple, also known as Mike Winkelmann, is a pioneering digital artist working within the virtually rendered medium of expression. This artist made his mark across every corner of the world when he sold "Everydays: the First 5000 Days" at auction for over $69,000,000 within the Christies Art Institution

The light of cultural exchange shatters the dark ignorance of civilization as we continually benefit from one another with new ideas and ways of life always being updated within the increasingly interconnected globe

Overall this divine digital rendering displays four main subjects in observation of a striking beam of iridescent energy which radiates immense light and color as it shatters a crystalline globe to the scene of a thousand suns

"DIFFUSE COLOR"

Beeple / Mike Winkelmann

(beeple_crap on IG)

Are we viewing the scene of a future virtual reality and fully interactive art gallery?

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How did everything change so quickly? We hold the sun in our pockets; The portal to this interconnected realm rests ripe with danger. Does one traverse with a cautious eye or would they rather risk their resiliency in the recessive resonance of hedonism?

Oh, a new notification

Oh, a new notification

Oh, a new notifica-

It's quite clear where your anxieties are coming from. Who can blame you?

They rigged the whole thing against you. You weren't meant to leave this platform. Why else would it have came preinstalled on the device?

It feels as if the sun never sets anymore. Why did we choose to sacrifice the serenity of the night sky to the star-blazing screens hosting such lively luminescence?

Why can't we sleep anymore with all this LIGHT and NOISE?

We notice a lone figure perched high on a building amongst a sea of lights as he overlooks the endless cyberpunk landscape

Why is the figure alone? What does this implicate for the meaning within the work at hand?

Although the dark sky sits continually interrupted by these luminescent windows, the main focal point is this ascendant symbol with a high diversity of color. An iconic symbol burns in the far distance; The Google monopoly makes it's material mark against the dark void. This symbol stands as the only central point of color within the work as the artist calls an extreme amount of attention to the bright sign in conjunction with our main subject's silhouette

Darkness within this work in conjunction with the lone figure and endless cityscape creates a unique contradiction where, despite the vast amounts of interconnectivity, the individual is more lonely than ever in this new world of chaos and confusion

Overall this cyberpunk digital rendering displays the monopolistic nature of Google and its projected future as a lone figure stands dwarfed by the endlessly oppressive surveillance state across every screen and setting

"2021.08.03"

Nagafujiriku