Rooted in the Latin “collēctīvus,” the word “collective” represents the notion of togetherness, a gathering of individuals, and a shared experience. This ethos forms the heart of “Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory,” an exhibition that unfolds the power of collective curation. These seven projects, selected from a range of artworks released on the Art Blocks platform over the past year, use computation as a medium to explore ideas of collective unconscious, the personal and universal concept of memory, and the interplay of natural and digital forms.
The integral role of our community distinguishes this exhibition. The Art Blocks community, through a voting system, plays a pivotal part in deciding which tokens from each project will be on display at the Art Blocks Gallery during Marfa Weekend 2023. As a result, the showcased pieces reflect not just the artists’ vision, but also the collective preferences, tastes, and values of our community—an embodiment of collective memory.
Through collective participation, community members will vote for their favorite tokens in the Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory Deca gallery from each project that community members themselves have made available to loan for display. The most-liked mints from each project will become part of the exhibition, embodying the collective ideals of our vibrant ecosystem of creators and collectors. This democratic approach forms a time capsule, capturing the collective preferences and tastes of this specific moment in time.
Selected Projects
The Field by Beervangeer taps into the realm of machine learning-powered image synthesis, extracting from human symbols and language to manifest an illimitable representation of the collective unconsciousness. Beervangeer blurs the line between creative subconscious and computational processing by reifying algorithms that had previously shaped his artistic practice into emergent forms. Driven by these inquiries, the artist uncovers The Field—a multidimensional machine concealed within his subconscious.
Sandaliya by Melissa Wiederrecht uses rich, colorful simulated watercolor brushstrokes atop a desaturated and muted canvas to abstractly explore the contrast between the vibrant culture of Sudan (inspired by the artist’s familial ties and involvement in building a school) and the conflicts that sometimes characterize the socio-political sphere there. The project foregrounds the role of memory and personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and attempts to capture the artist’s sense of place through colorful forms.
Speak to Me by Lisa Orth considers the dynamic energy and life force she brings to the artistic process, as well as the role of the artist and algorithm as a conduit to manifest these energies into form. Drawing formal inspiration from historical art movements like Suprematism and Constructivism, the artist aims to investigate the potential of these forms in generative digital spaces to create dynamic and complex visual arrangements, forming a connection between structured forms and organic growth.
Cargo by Kim Asendorf is a series of abstract “paintings” created by using animated pixels that constantly move and never repeat, combining macro and micro compositions with different rhythms and continuous synchronicity. Computation drives the animation process, using real-time WebGL software written in JavaScript and GLSL to enable a range of reactive animation strategies. Multiple algorithms operate in opposition to one another: while shaders manipulate the pixels of the initial image, a reconstruction algorithm works to reproduce the original state. Each output from this work creates an interplay of hyper fixation and distraction, creating an experience that prompts contemplation on how we perceive, interpret, and remember visual stimuli on screen.
Calian by Eric De Giuli explores lifelike behavior in a digital context through an infinitely zoomable and scrollable exploration. Through celestial hues and organic movement, Calian reflects on the artificial systems that mimic intelligent behaviors, raising questions about life on Earth. As the viewer moves within the dynamic rendering, the digital forms mimic organic life as if observed under a microscope, unveiling the complexity and awe of a world unto itself.
Memories of Digital Data by Kazuhiro Tanimoto contemplates the fragility and beauty of digital data and memories. This work explores the unwavering permanence of the medium by visualizing a collapsed blockchain world, highlighting the remnants of data and the emotions associated with lost or inaccessible memories. In this world, a nostalgic graveyard made of low resolution rectangles form a cityscape where disconnected and deteriorated data drift through the sky like an undulating wave.
Cerebellum by Laya Mathikshara and Santiago materializes the quest to optimize the everyday by producing a continuously evolving algorithm. The captivating and dynamic windows of each output perceive and evaluate objects, thereby making aesthetic decisions based on negative and positive rewards. Within the browser, the viewer can watch as the agent learns to navigate the environment in real-time, offering a glimpse into the black box of AI while embracing the process instead of the final outcome.
Rooted in the Latin “collēctīvus,” the word “collective” represents the notion of togetherness, a gathering of individuals, and a shared experience. This ethos forms the heart of “Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory,” an exhibition that unfolds the power of collective curation. These seven projects, selected from a range of artworks released on the Art Blocks platform over the past year, use computation as a medium to explore ideas of collective unconscious, the personal and universal concept of memory, and the interplay of natural and digital forms.
The integral role of our community distinguishes this exhibition. The Art Blocks community, through a voting system, plays a pivotal part in deciding which tokens from each project will be on display at the Art Blocks Gallery during Marfa Weekend 2023. As a result, the showcased pieces reflect not just the artists’ vision, but also the collective preferences, tastes, and values of our community—an embodiment of collective memory.
Through collective participation, community members will vote for their favorite tokens in the Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory Deca gallery from each project that community members themselves have made available to loan for display. The most-liked mints from each project will become part of the exhibition, embodying the collective ideals of our vibrant ecosystem of creators and collectors. This democratic approach forms a time capsule, capturing the collective preferences and tastes of this specific moment in time.
Selected Projects
The Field by Beervangeer taps into the realm of machine learning-powered image synthesis, extracting from human symbols and language to manifest an illimitable representation of the collective unconsciousness. Beervangeer blurs the line between creative subconscious and computational processing by reifying algorithms that had previously shaped his artistic practice into emergent forms. Driven by these inquiries, the artist uncovers The Field—a multidimensional machine concealed within his subconscious.
Sandaliya by Melissa Wiederrecht uses rich, colorful simulated watercolor brushstrokes atop a desaturated and muted canvas to abstractly explore the contrast between the vibrant culture of Sudan (inspired by the artist’s familial ties and involvement in building a school) and the conflicts that sometimes characterize the socio-political sphere there. The project foregrounds the role of memory and personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and attempts to capture the artist’s sense of place through colorful forms.
Speak to Me by Lisa Orth considers the dynamic energy and life force she brings to the artistic process, as well as the role of the artist and algorithm as a conduit to manifest these energies into form. Drawing formal inspiration from historical art movements like Suprematism and Constructivism, the artist aims to investigate the potential of these forms in generative digital spaces to create dynamic and complex visual arrangements, forming a connection between structured forms and organic growth.
Cargo by Kim Asendorf is a series of abstract “paintings” created by using animated pixels that constantly move and never repeat, combining macro and micro compositions with different rhythms and continuous synchronicity. Computation drives the animation process, using real-time WebGL software written in JavaScript and GLSL to enable a range of reactive animation strategies. Multiple algorithms operate in opposition to one another: while shaders manipulate the pixels of the initial image, a reconstruction algorithm works to reproduce the original state. Each output from this work creates an interplay of hyper fixation and distraction, creating an experience that prompts contemplation on how we perceive, interpret, and remember visual stimuli on screen.
Calian by Eric De Giuli explores lifelike behavior in a digital context through an infinitely zoomable and scrollable exploration. Through celestial hues and organic movement, Calian reflects on the artificial systems that mimic intelligent behaviors, raising questions about life on Earth. As the viewer moves within the dynamic rendering, the digital forms mimic organic life as if observed under a microscope, unveiling the complexity and awe of a world unto itself.
Memories of Digital Data by Kazuhiro Tanimoto contemplates the fragility and beauty of digital data and memories. This work explores the unwavering permanence of the medium by visualizing a collapsed blockchain world, highlighting the remnants of data and the emotions associated with lost or inaccessible memories. In this world, a nostalgic graveyard made of low resolution rectangles form a cityscape where disconnected and deteriorated data drift through the sky like an undulating wave.
Cerebellum by Laya Mathikshara and Santiago materializes the quest to optimize the everyday by producing a continuously evolving algorithm. The captivating and dynamic windows of each output perceive and evaluate objects, thereby making aesthetic decisions based on negative and positive rewards. Within the browser, the viewer can watch as the agent learns to navigate the environment in real-time, offering a glimpse into the black box of AI while embracing the process instead of the final outcome.
Rooted in the Latin “collēctīvus,” the word “collective” represents the notion of togetherness, a gathering of individuals, and a shared experience. This ethos forms the heart of “Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory,” an exhibition that unfolds the power of collective curation. These seven projects, selected from a range of artworks released on the Art Blocks platform over the past year, use computation as a medium to explore ideas of collective unconscious, the personal and universal concept of memory, and the interplay of natural and digital forms.
The integral role of our community distinguishes this exhibition. The Art Blocks community, through a voting system, plays a pivotal part in deciding which tokens from each project will be on display at the Art Blocks Gallery during Marfa Weekend 2023. As a result, the showcased pieces reflect not just the artists’ vision, but also the collective preferences, tastes, and values of our community—an embodiment of collective memory.
Through collective participation, community members will vote for their favorite tokens in the Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory Deca gallery from each project that community members themselves have made available to loan for display. The most-liked mints from each project will become part of the exhibition, embodying the collective ideals of our vibrant ecosystem of creators and collectors. This democratic approach forms a time capsule, capturing the collective preferences and tastes of this specific moment in time.
Selected Projects
The Field by Beervangeer taps into the realm of machine learning-powered image synthesis, extracting from human symbols and language to manifest an illimitable representation of the collective unconsciousness. Beervangeer blurs the line between creative subconscious and computational processing by reifying algorithms that had previously shaped his artistic practice into emergent forms. Driven by these inquiries, the artist uncovers The Field—a multidimensional machine concealed within his subconscious.
Sandaliya by Melissa Wiederrecht uses rich, colorful simulated watercolor brushstrokes atop a desaturated and muted canvas to abstractly explore the contrast between the vibrant culture of Sudan (inspired by the artist’s familial ties and involvement in building a school) and the conflicts that sometimes characterize the socio-political sphere there. The project foregrounds the role of memory and personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and attempts to capture the artist’s sense of place through colorful forms.
Speak to Me by Lisa Orth considers the dynamic energy and life force she brings to the artistic process, as well as the role of the artist and algorithm as a conduit to manifest these energies into form. Drawing formal inspiration from historical art movements like Suprematism and Constructivism, the artist aims to investigate the potential of these forms in generative digital spaces to create dynamic and complex visual arrangements, forming a connection between structured forms and organic growth.
Cargo by Kim Asendorf is a series of abstract “paintings” created by using animated pixels that constantly move and never repeat, combining macro and micro compositions with different rhythms and continuous synchronicity. Computation drives the animation process, using real-time WebGL software written in JavaScript and GLSL to enable a range of reactive animation strategies. Multiple algorithms operate in opposition to one another: while shaders manipulate the pixels of the initial image, a reconstruction algorithm works to reproduce the original state. Each output from this work creates an interplay of hyper fixation and distraction, creating an experience that prompts contemplation on how we perceive, interpret, and remember visual stimuli on screen.
Calian by Eric De Giuli explores lifelike behavior in a digital context through an infinitely zoomable and scrollable exploration. Through celestial hues and organic movement, Calian reflects on the artificial systems that mimic intelligent behaviors, raising questions about life on Earth. As the viewer moves within the dynamic rendering, the digital forms mimic organic life as if observed under a microscope, unveiling the complexity and awe of a world unto itself.
Memories of Digital Data by Kazuhiro Tanimoto contemplates the fragility and beauty of digital data and memories. This work explores the unwavering permanence of the medium by visualizing a collapsed blockchain world, highlighting the remnants of data and the emotions associated with lost or inaccessible memories. In this world, a nostalgic graveyard made of low resolution rectangles form a cityscape where disconnected and deteriorated data drift through the sky like an undulating wave.
Cerebellum by Laya Mathikshara and Santiago materializes the quest to optimize the everyday by producing a continuously evolving algorithm. The captivating and dynamic windows of each output perceive and evaluate objects, thereby making aesthetic decisions based on negative and positive rewards. Within the browser, the viewer can watch as the agent learns to navigate the environment in real-time, offering a glimpse into the black box of AI while embracing the process instead of the final outcome.
Rooted in the Latin “collēctīvus,” the word “collective” represents the notion of togetherness, a gathering of individuals, and a shared experience. This ethos forms the heart of “Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory,” an exhibition that unfolds the power of collective curation. These seven projects, selected from a range of artworks released on the Art Blocks platform over the past year, use computation as a medium to explore ideas of collective unconscious, the personal and universal concept of memory, and the interplay of natural and digital forms.
The integral role of our community distinguishes this exhibition. The Art Blocks community, through a voting system, plays a pivotal part in deciding which tokens from each project will be on display at the Art Blocks Gallery during Marfa Weekend 2023. As a result, the showcased pieces reflect not just the artists’ vision, but also the collective preferences, tastes, and values of our community—an embodiment of collective memory.
Through collective participation, community members will vote for their favorite tokens in the Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory Deca gallery from each project that community members themselves have made available to loan for display. The most-liked mints from each project will become part of the exhibition, embodying the collective ideals of our vibrant ecosystem of creators and collectors. This democratic approach forms a time capsule, capturing the collective preferences and tastes of this specific moment in time.
Selected Projects
The Field by Beervangeer taps into the realm of machine learning-powered image synthesis, extracting from human symbols and language to manifest an illimitable representation of the collective unconsciousness. Beervangeer blurs the line between creative subconscious and computational processing by reifying algorithms that had previously shaped his artistic practice into emergent forms. Driven by these inquiries, the artist uncovers The Field—a multidimensional machine concealed within his subconscious.
Sandaliya by Melissa Wiederrecht uses rich, colorful simulated watercolor brushstrokes atop a desaturated and muted canvas to abstractly explore the contrast between the vibrant culture of Sudan (inspired by the artist’s familial ties and involvement in building a school) and the conflicts that sometimes characterize the socio-political sphere there. The project foregrounds the role of memory and personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and attempts to capture the artist’s sense of place through colorful forms.
Speak to Me by Lisa Orth considers the dynamic energy and life force she brings to the artistic process, as well as the role of the artist and algorithm as a conduit to manifest these energies into form. Drawing formal inspiration from historical art movements like Suprematism and Constructivism, the artist aims to investigate the potential of these forms in generative digital spaces to create dynamic and complex visual arrangements, forming a connection between structured forms and organic growth.
Cargo by Kim Asendorf is a series of abstract “paintings” created by using animated pixels that constantly move and never repeat, combining macro and micro compositions with different rhythms and continuous synchronicity. Computation drives the animation process, using real-time WebGL software written in JavaScript and GLSL to enable a range of reactive animation strategies. Multiple algorithms operate in opposition to one another: while shaders manipulate the pixels of the initial image, a reconstruction algorithm works to reproduce the original state. Each output from this work creates an interplay of hyper fixation and distraction, creating an experience that prompts contemplation on how we perceive, interpret, and remember visual stimuli on screen.
Calian by Eric De Giuli explores lifelike behavior in a digital context through an infinitely zoomable and scrollable exploration. Through celestial hues and organic movement, Calian reflects on the artificial systems that mimic intelligent behaviors, raising questions about life on Earth. As the viewer moves within the dynamic rendering, the digital forms mimic organic life as if observed under a microscope, unveiling the complexity and awe of a world unto itself.
Memories of Digital Data by Kazuhiro Tanimoto contemplates the fragility and beauty of digital data and memories. This work explores the unwavering permanence of the medium by visualizing a collapsed blockchain world, highlighting the remnants of data and the emotions associated with lost or inaccessible memories. In this world, a nostalgic graveyard made of low resolution rectangles form a cityscape where disconnected and deteriorated data drift through the sky like an undulating wave.
Cerebellum by Laya Mathikshara and Santiago materializes the quest to optimize the everyday by producing a continuously evolving algorithm. The captivating and dynamic windows of each output perceive and evaluate objects, thereby making aesthetic decisions based on negative and positive rewards. Within the browser, the viewer can watch as the agent learns to navigate the environment in real-time, offering a glimpse into the black box of AI while embracing the process instead of the final outcome.
Rooted in the Latin “collēctīvus,” the word “collective” represents the notion of togetherness, a gathering of individuals, and a shared experience. This ethos forms the heart of “Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory,” an exhibition that unfolds the power of collective curation. These seven projects, selected from a range of artworks released on the Art Blocks platform over the past year, use computation as a medium to explore ideas of collective unconscious, the personal and universal concept of memory, and the interplay of natural and digital forms.
The integral role of our community distinguishes this exhibition. The Art Blocks community, through a voting system, plays a pivotal part in deciding which tokens from each project will be on display at the Art Blocks Gallery during Marfa Weekend 2023. As a result, the showcased pieces reflect not just the artists’ vision, but also the collective preferences, tastes, and values of our community—an embodiment of collective memory.
Through collective participation, community members will vote for their favorite tokens in the Collēctīvus: Computation, Consciousness, and Collective Memory Deca gallery from each project that community members themselves have made available to loan for display. The most-liked mints from each project will become part of the exhibition, embodying the collective ideals of our vibrant ecosystem of creators and collectors. This democratic approach forms a time capsule, capturing the collective preferences and tastes of this specific moment in time.
Selected Projects
The Field by Beervangeer taps into the realm of machine learning-powered image synthesis, extracting from human symbols and language to manifest an illimitable representation of the collective unconsciousness. Beervangeer blurs the line between creative subconscious and computational processing by reifying algorithms that had previously shaped his artistic practice into emergent forms. Driven by these inquiries, the artist uncovers The Field—a multidimensional machine concealed within his subconscious.
Sandaliya by Melissa Wiederrecht uses rich, colorful simulated watercolor brushstrokes atop a desaturated and muted canvas to abstractly explore the contrast between the vibrant culture of Sudan (inspired by the artist’s familial ties and involvement in building a school) and the conflicts that sometimes characterize the socio-political sphere there. The project foregrounds the role of memory and personal experiences in shaping artistic expression, and attempts to capture the artist’s sense of place through colorful forms.
Speak to Me by Lisa Orth considers the dynamic energy and life force she brings to the artistic process, as well as the role of the artist and algorithm as a conduit to manifest these energies into form. Drawing formal inspiration from historical art movements like Suprematism and Constructivism, the artist aims to investigate the potential of these forms in generative digital spaces to create dynamic and complex visual arrangements, forming a connection between structured forms and organic growth.
Cargo by Kim Asendorf is a series of abstract “paintings” created by using animated pixels that constantly move and never repeat, combining macro and micro compositions with different rhythms and continuous synchronicity. Computation drives the animation process, using real-time WebGL software written in JavaScript and GLSL to enable a range of reactive animation strategies. Multiple algorithms operate in opposition to one another: while shaders manipulate the pixels of the initial image, a reconstruction algorithm works to reproduce the original state. Each output from this work creates an interplay of hyper fixation and distraction, creating an experience that prompts contemplation on how we perceive, interpret, and remember visual stimuli on screen.
Calian by Eric De Giuli explores lifelike behavior in a digital context through an infinitely zoomable and scrollable exploration. Through celestial hues and organic movement, Calian reflects on the artificial systems that mimic intelligent behaviors, raising questions about life on Earth. As the viewer moves within the dynamic rendering, the digital forms mimic organic life as if observed under a microscope, unveiling the complexity and awe of a world unto itself.
Memories of Digital Data by Kazuhiro Tanimoto contemplates the fragility and beauty of digital data and memories. This work explores the unwavering permanence of the medium by visualizing a collapsed blockchain world, highlighting the remnants of data and the emotions associated with lost or inaccessible memories. In this world, a nostalgic graveyard made of low resolution rectangles form a cityscape where disconnected and deteriorated data drift through the sky like an undulating wave.
Cerebellum by Laya Mathikshara and Santiago materializes the quest to optimize the everyday by producing a continuously evolving algorithm. The captivating and dynamic windows of each output perceive and evaluate objects, thereby making aesthetic decisions based on negative and positive rewards. Within the browser, the viewer can watch as the agent learns to navigate the environment in real-time, offering a glimpse into the black box of AI while embracing the process instead of the final outcome.
