Abstract
Cry(p)(s)tolizing: Generative Interactive Art
"Cry(p)(s)tolizing" is an interactive art piece that explores the contrast between the slow and natural process of crystallization in the physical world and the fast and algorithmic generation of cryptocurrencies and NFT artworks in the digital world. The audience must make sounds to transform cubic shapes into crystals, while changing shapes are spontaneously generated to metaphorically represent the quickness of generating crypto art. The project aims to raise awareness of the abundance of crypto artworks and remind people to cherish the slowness of life and nature. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes the importance of time and invites the audience to gain a peaceful experience while observing the spinning Cry(p)(s)tols.
The ADAF (Athens Digital Arts Festival) 2023 (Athens Digital Art Festival) – "Welcome to Uncanny” explores how the uncanny manifests today: How is it related to new technologies, algorithms, and augmented reality? What is it that provokes this familiar yet disturbingly strange feeling? Can machines predict our every move, or do we still possess free will? How can we be sure of what is real and what is simulation?”. The festival will last for 3 days from 12-14 May in 3 different locations in Athens plus an online exhibition.
Exhibited at ADAF (Athens Digital Arts Festival) 2023, 12-14 May 2023
"Cry(p)(s)tolizing" is an interactive art piece that explores the contrast between the slow and natural process of crystallization in the physical world and the fast and algorithmic generation of cryptocurrencies and NFT artworks in the digital world. The audience must make sounds to transform cubic shapes into crystals, while changing shapes are spontaneously generated to metaphorically represent the quickness of generating crypto art. The project aims to raise awareness of the abundance of crypto artworks and remind people to cherish the slowness of life and nature. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes the importance of time and invites the audience to gain a peaceful experience while observing the spinning Cry(p)(s)tols.
The ADAF (Athens Digital Arts Festival) 2023 (Athens Digital Art Festival) – "Welcome to Uncanny” explores how the uncanny manifests today: How is it related to new technologies, algorithms, and augmented reality? What is it that provokes this familiar yet disturbingly strange feeling? Can machines predict our every move, or do we still possess free will? How can we be sure of what is real and what is simulation?”. The festival will last for 3 days from 12-14 May in 3 different locations in Athens plus an online exhibition.
Exhibited at ADAF (Athens Digital Arts Festival) 2023, 12-14 May 2023
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2023 |
| Event | Athens Digital Art Festival: Welcome to Uncanny: Welcome to Uncanny - Athens, Greece Duration: 12 May 2023 → 14 May 2023 |
Keywords
- WebArt
- Cryptolizing
- Creative Coding
- Interactive
