Submitted to #ClaireAIContest 4 Unminted

Inspired by Goya's "Saturn Devouring Son", I took the theme of time consuming us all & incorporated the mechanical aspects of a watch with the Cyberpunk aesthetic. 

Layered AI images: MJv5 + PS + PL + PM

CRONUS EATS HIS YOUNG

AI ARTWORK: 12 SELECTIONS

I'm very proud of my Line Work art, but I need to give some love to my AI.
Please take a moment to enjoy these 12

All 4K - Xpand for Full View

MEMORIES OF HER

AI Artwork: 12 Selections

Enough! / No Más

I made this piece during the summer of 2020 marking the death of George Floyd. Please read the thread explaining the elements I include in this piece.  The Wall / The Cop /The Protestor / The Survivor #BlackHistoryMonth

THE WALL: behind the figures, the wall is made up of the names of some of the Black men, women, and children who had been killed by the police at the time. (Unfortunately, more names keep getting added)The red represents the blood/life that's been lost.

THE COP: Is smaller bc the movement is bigger than the force trying to stop it. The nightstick outside the boundary represents the violent disconnect entering from beyond & the mask symbolizes how the system protects the cops that proliferate this injustice.

THE PROTESTOR: Is the voice & shield of the survivor on the right & the names behind them. The fist is a symbol of the civil rights movement protesting this perpetual injustice & the dove-shaped hand with the olive branch represent the peaceful approach we learned from MLK.

THE SURVIVOR/VICTIM: Kneels down, lamenting the deaths of those who have died at the hands of the police. They're left with the burden of that loss, but despite the pain, they have the courage to point back to both push the protestor forward & to point out to their assailant.

ENOUGH: Black Lives Matter Tribute

PERSIST
8/12 X 40 #TEZOSTUESDAY

This is the WIP of this hand-drawn, beautiful madness.
This piece is made for all the Artists who are still in the struggle.

3 Close Ups below describe the choices/symbolism I made/used to add layers to this piece. Thank you.

Link Below

https://objkt.com/asset/KT1Lobi51axNtdzd5ZR4TCB5TuBsqR1Pdg7n/9

As fire & destruction rage around us and within us - we can either succumb to them or...

We can listen to our brave, inner voice that insists we "keep going" despite all of our challenges. (Continued)

Fire is the perfect metaphor for facing our fears as it represents both Death & Rebirth - Pain & Strength

The consuming flames attacking the figure, are also what fuels his heart with courage.

The "smoke" that stains his body is the immediate danger that comes with risk. (Cont)

The dark lines on the pants are the "Grill Marks" fire leaves behind. Although painful, it's also indicative that we can survive them.

And finally - the bare feet - are indicative of the vulnerability we all feel when the world is crumbling. It's not easy but we must Persist!

PERSIST - OG LINE-WORK RARE EDITIONS ART WORK

THE ANSWER: Search Within

2/9 x .25 #SOLANA
Let's get this SOLD OUT!

part of the EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY EVENT
Curated by @SolCityRadio & Hosted by @exchgART
TY @StaticMotionNFT

Close-up of Elements and WIP 👇! #solsixnine
🔗👇 and explanations👇


https://exchange.art/editions/HfJado7Q9JpVLJDKFN9uQYJg3FNyXeBDFRkEUg1ZKobv

The True Self, Key, Mind, Door, Bread & Bowl are all part of The Answer!

Explanation of the elements I used to try to capture what the journey to self-discovery means: 👇

THE TRUE SELF (& KEY)

Symbolizes our inner being holding the key to self-discovery. They point to where we come from & where we need to go. By unlocking the door to our inner self, the figure shows us that this is the necessary journey that gives meaning to our life. : 👇

THE INNER SANCTUARY

The place deep within us where our TRUE SELF resides. It holds the light of our being and remains pure no matter how messy our life gets. 👇


THE LIMITED MIND:

Our culture believes that we can solve everything with our minds, but no matter how powerful it may be, our mind is limited. It can only process and understand so much. So our path to our TRUE SELF may begin there, the true knowledge comes when we go deeper. 👇

THE (DAILY) BREAD

The bread signifies our connection to our bodily needs - that must be acknowledged but can be satisfied with simplicity. Our consumer world wants us to believe that we need so much more, but in reality, it only chains us to false desires. 👇

THE BOWL

The empty bowl serves as a reminder of our futile external pursuits - what we seek to accumulate outside of us will not nourish who we truly are. Money, fame, power - they are all hollow pursuits that take our time and distract us from finding who we are. 👇

THE SAGE IN THE WILDERNESS

The large figure shares the wisdom of this beautiful relationship by lifting the small figure toward the inquisitive person out of frame. What we learn about ourselves is meant to be shared with others. We are beings that thrive in relationships. TY

Sound on and enjoy the process! Thank you!

The Answer: Exploration & Discovery Event

THANK YOU @OneToad4u for collecting:

THE EMPRESS
Year of the Dragon

The Empress has come to conquer the Worlds inside Her & beyond!  (7 different layers in Photoshop)

All primary sale proceeds will go back to buying art.
4k 16 x 9

5/12 x 5 #Tezostuesday #YearOfTheDragon
🔗👇

https://objkt.com/tokens/KT1FoxLe2oE1pPfHVm9NwxU5bgTJbVoMRfXv/151

The Empress: Year of the Dragon

OUT NOW: WIP AT THE END

THE ANSWER:
2/9 x .25 #SOLANA

part of the EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY EVENT
Curated by @SolCityRadio & Hosted by @exchgART
TY @StaticMotionNFT 🔗👇 #solsixnine

The Answer: Part of the Exploration & Discovery Exhibition on Exchange Art

So very grateful to: @Sun2244199 @XO12XX @PapaBeardedNFTs @Chrisland1405 @JimiAlbert @LeslieASpurlock & @thejomshoots for collecting

THE ANSWER:
2/9 x .25 #SOLANA

part of the EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY EVENT
Curated by @SolCityRadio & Hosted by @exchgART
TY @StaticMotionNFT 🔗👇

THE ANSWER: Search Within
9 x .25 #SOLANA

part of the EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY EVENT
Curated by @SolCityRadio & Hosted by @exchgART
TY @StaticMotionNFT

Elements to Explore: True Self, Key, Mind, Door, Bread & Bowl are all part of The Answer! #solsixnine
🔗👇 and explanations👇

THE ANSWER: Look Within
WIP Hand-Drawn x 9eds 4k

part of the EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
THE #Solana EVENT on 2/16

Hosted by @exchgART
Curated by @SolCityRadio

🔗👇 Lots of Elements to Explore
Our True Self, Key, Mind, Door, Bread & Bowl are all part of The Answer! #solsixnine

https://exchange.art/editions/HfJado7Q9JpVLJDKFN9uQYJg3FNyXeBDFRkEUg1ZKobv

The Description of this piece provides a further understanding of what I was trying to Explore & Discover with this piece. Thank you.