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LSF Framework: Art Ai as Concept Art in Project Proposals?

#asymmetry #geometry #symbolism #universe #LSFframework

My portfolio has been experiencing a renaissance utilizing Ai to overcome certain challenges that I’ve faced as a creator. Being one person I simply can’t have all the skills necessary for creating the direction I want to go in, in terms of this portfolio. One of the challenges Ai has overcome is creating concept art for proposals and ideas that sit at the intersection of art and science. Being a website that promotes art and science I wholeheartedly support Ai and unless something dangerous or drastic develops, you won’t be changing my mind! Being an independent, I wholeheartedly believe in saving time so you can use that time for yourself or to focus on the actual production of the artwork.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making its mark in various fields, and the art world is no exception. AI algorithms can be trained to create original artworks that can be used in art proposals. Conceptual art is one such genre where AI-generated art can be quite effective in conveying the artist’s vision. Art proposals are essential for artists looking to secure funding or exhibit their works. These proposals typically include the artist’s statement, past works, and sometimes, concept art. Conceptual art is a type of art that focuses on the ideas or concepts behind the artwork rather than the physical representation of the object. It is, therefore, an ideal genre for artists to use AI-generated art.

One of the ways AI-generated art can be used in art proposals is by creating abstract or symbolic imagery that represents the artist’s concept or idea. For example, an artist may want to convey the idea of interconnectedness, and an AI algorithm can generate a network of lines and shapes that represent this concept. The generated artwork can be included in the proposal as a visual representation of the artist’s idea. Another way AI-generated art can be used in art proposals is by creating collages or assemblages of images. An AI algorithm can be trained to select images that are relevant to the artist’s concept and arrange them in a meaningful way. For instance, an artist may want to convey the idea of diversity, and an AI algorithm can be trained to select images of different cultures, genders, and races and arrange them in a way that represents the artist’s idea. The resulting artwork can be included in the proposal as a visual representation of the artist’s concept.

AI-generated art can also be used to create interactive or immersive artworks. Interactive artworks are artworks that require the viewer’s participation to complete the work, while immersive artworks are artworks that envelop the viewer’s senses to create a total experience. AI algorithms can be used to create artworks that respond to the viewer’s movements or actions, or that create immersive environments that transport the viewer to a different world. These artworks can be included in the proposal as an example of the artist’s vision for the artwork. AI-generated art can be a powerful tool for artists looking to create conceptual art for their art proposals. AI algorithms can be trained to create abstract or symbolic imagery, collages, interactive or immersive artworks, and more. By using AI-generated art in their proposals, artists can effectively communicate their ideas and concepts to potential funders or exhibition curators.

Below is a screen recording of a .stl file that I created with a generator from the right image above. This is significant as it can then be sent to a 3D printer and be printed into a pendent, or to any machine that accepts .stl files.

In the LSF (Light, Sound, Form) framework, the apple or fruit represents a fundamental concept in the creation of the 3Dimensional realm we currently inhabit. According to this framework, the apple symbolizes the split of light into two aspects, light and dark, which gives rise to the polarity necessary for the manifestation of the physical realm. In this context, light represents the energetic, spiritual, and transcendental aspects of existence, while dark represents the material, physical, and manifest aspects. The split between light and dark is said to have occurred during the creation of the universe, and it is the foundation upon which the physical realm is built.

The apple is often used as a metaphor for this split, with the fruit representing the material aspect of existence and the seed representing the spiritual aspect. When the seed is planted and nourished, it can grow into a new tree, thus representing the cycle of birth and rebirth that is a fundamental aspect of existence. The LSF framework suggests that the physical world we inhabit is a manifestation of the split between light and dark, with both aspects working together to create the complexity and diversity of our reality. By understanding this fundamental concept, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and the role that polarity plays in the creation of our world.

Brassicaceae textile patern

I have been really liking the idea of making impressions from the ground or of some plant material source as a way to make an image. While this technique does not have any cultural or scientific significance and it’s purely artistic — yet, I am enjoying the versatility of this.

Before I left, I had a vision of taking the impression project all the way to something more completed and more final and that was doing some sort of textile project. I decided on a t-shirt or pillowcase as a final project.

Below is an impression of a plant from the Brassicaceae family or the mustard family, most likely brought over from the Danish explorers. During my planning, I had looked up potential PR stories and one of the subjects was the ‘old and the new’ co-exist here. The contrast of these two plants Mustard and Labrador Tea visually depicts this.

While there’s been significant developments with this project, it’s no where near to the point of an exhibition or some bigger final piece.

Project: Textile Pattern with Impressions
Year: 2019

Labrador Tea textile pattern

I have been really liking the idea of making impressions from the ground or of some plant material source as a way to make an image. While this technique does not have any cultural or scientific significance and it’s purely artistic — yet, I am enjoying the versatility of this. 

In Greenland I was introduced to Labrador tea, a favorite of the Inuit with its cultural significance and interesting shape, I made an impression from a flower, as well as did microscopy and Kirlian photography. The digital pics I got of the flower unfortunately did not turn out well. But Labrador tea was one of the plants I decided to ‘study’ and make images of. 

Before I left, I had a vision of taking the impression project all the way to something more completed and more final and that was doing some sort of textile project. I decided on a t-shirt or pillowcase as a final project. 

While there’s been significant developments with this project, it’s no where near to the point of an exhibition or some bigger final piece. 

I was also able to take this technique way out into the countryside of Kapisillit and make an impression on the spot on the tour. Doing this gave me a better idea of how to conduct my artwork in this setting. If I could, I would’ve gone to the countryside myself but clearly much safer with a tour guide in Greenland. I only had to wait a half an hour for the putty to cure to get the impression.

Project: Textile Pattern with Impressions
Year: 2019

Experiment #1: Recycling Plastic

So one of the things that’s been boiling in my mind is trying to recycle plastic from Clear Splash Water bottles. Why? Because i drink a lot of them.

Last summer I observed that if you gently heat up the plastic it becomes like a hard glass-like material. I used a hand held gas candle torch (the kind you’d find in a christmas tree shop). I wanted to scale this and possibly make an awesome material from this to be used as a replacement for plastic.

I tried today, and I’m glad I tried when my mom wasn’t home and I’m glad I tried with a pyrex mixing cup my mom found at the town dump for me to use at the suite because I broke it. The bottom completely broke off.

I guess I forgot that I GENTLY heated it. I skipped the gently part and put the oven on High and I guess the mixing cup was cold from being in the garage and I know that glass heated immediately after being cold breaks…

I thought it would be alright Gently heating the plastic in a 2 inch thick pyrex mixing cup.

Then when I was wrapping the mixing cup up in bags to avoid being cut, I cut myself on the glass. And got a nasty gushing cut in which I got blood everywhere. =/ Its okay. I should be fine.

So I don’t know if I’m gonna try and glue the mixing cup back together or just throw it out the next time I’m back at school.

I think I’m going back to the dump to look for a stainless steel pot to use instead of glass. Glass is so risky.