Bright Moments

Vrtigo Las Luces (Vertigo the Lights)  takes inspiration from long exposure photos I take in Buenos Aires. Its made with several particle systems following two simple attractor systems. These particle systems are modified and tuned to compose the final images. In a way, it aims to reflect the unpredictability, the spontaneity and speed of the city.

Vertigo Las Luces #74

**[WEBSITE](https://www.brightmoments.io)** | **[DISCORD](https://discord.gg/brightmoments)**

CryptoCitizens are an ongoing generative portrait collection of 10,000 NFTs, powered by Art Blocks, minting in cities around the world. Each one is an equal member of the Bright Moments DAO.

CryptoCitizens

CryptoPatagonians are the eighth edition in the CryptoCitizens collection, an ongoing generative portrait series based on real people from communities around the world. Holders of CryptoCitizens are members of the Bright Moments DAO.

CryptoPatagonian #300

CryptoPatagonian #69

KARNE #15

Flowers, yes, but not the likeness of any real flower: rather, flowery exaggerations, bouts of pure flowerness, overgrowths of shape and color, algorithmic fever dreams, delirium blooms.

Flowers, then, not as parts of plants, but as explosions of feeling. A turmoil of mixed emotions: something to do with life and happiness, to be sure, but also with madness and perhaps with death. 

Flowers not as placid representations of nature, but as artificial life forms from an era of machine hallucinations, information overflow and a degrading environment. Flowers for a time of inflamed passions and strangely distorted ideas of reality. Flowers for Argentina, flowers for the world.

Press
[s] to download capture
[2-9] to redraw and download capture at x times the original 900 x 1600 size
[f] for fullscreen
[SPACE] to pause/unpause animation

Delirium Blooms #19

Liminal is an artistic exploration that emerges from a period of questioning, when the boundaries between emotions, ideas and perceptions become blurred.
The structures in Liminal act as obstacles, deliberately created to obstruct what's hidden next, while at the same time encouraging the desire to look for guides to overcome them.

The essence of Liminal lies in the composition itself, which alternates between similar and completely different shapes, reflecting the oscillation of thought between structure and dispersion. Each work is a reflection of this state of mind, capturing those moments of variation when emotions mix in a dance of color and form.

In Liminal, colors become the language of emotions, translating this complex spectrum. Each canvas is an expression of a wide range of emotions, from doubt to energy, from serenity to nostalgia and many more.
This allows the spectator to immerse himself in an ocean of feelings. Like emotions, colors have different intensities.

Liminal is what exists at the threshold of our perceptions and understanding. It's a visual journey through the frontiers of the mind, where emotions are transformed into colors and ideas into shapes, inviting everyone to lose themselves in this ambiguity.



Press "S" to save as high resolution PNG

Liminal #19

EmProps MemberToken

"Onism" is a term coined by John Koenig in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, used to describe a frustration or sadness derived from the awareness of how little of the world we will experience in our lives. 

It comes from thinking about unfulfilled experiences, and extends to thoughts about how small and finite we are relative to the realm of all possible experiences/outcomes. As someone who once thought he would have a lifelong career as a painter, this idea resonates with me deeply, and it feels doubly relevant in the context of my relationship with AI and generative art.

ONISM is a project I've been working on passionately and circuitously for more than a year. I've tested dozens of versions of this algorithm and thousands of outputs, and I like to think it has evolved over time, but it certainly has not been a linear process.

Over that time, a lot of personal emotional history has become calcified in these works. So much of this project is about the regret and longing that's inextricably tied to art-making for me (and many of us)  all the paintings I wish I'd made but never did. The time I never afforded myself, the sacrifices I never made, the places I never went.

It's also about the impossibility of conceptualizing infinite possibilities  infinite possible outcomes, infinite possible selves. And of course it's about the exciting/perplexing idea that these digital images that I've created at double-arm's-length, via two separate generative algorithms, can feel so expressive and authentically imbued with emotion. 

But the beauty in all of it, in the end, is that I actually do get to make all the paintings I wish I'd made but never did. 

And I can keep making more and more of them, thanks to the magical, iterative power of this Long-Form AI paintbrush that I'm lucky enough to hold in my hand.


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ONISM is a Long-Form AI project created with two generative systems: a generative script written in p5.js and a prompt-based AI process via Stable Diffusion. The p5 script outputs an image, which is fed into Stable Diffusion as an img2img input. Both processes incorporate pseudorandom weighted variables that make the outcomes dramatically varied, completely unpredictable, yet deterministic.

All of this was built entirely within EmProps OpenStudio Beta.

ONISM is the first in a series of EmProps MemberTokens. Ownership of a MemberToken confers certain privileges, including a lifetime subscription to EmProps OpenStudio at the Basic subscription tier.

Emil Corsillo
ONISM
EmProps MemberToken #1
Long-Form AI via EmProps OpenStudio Beta
2688 x 3456 PNG
October 9th, 2023

EmProps MemberToken: ONISM #98

Plottables is a platform dedicated to pen plottable generative art.

Plottables

A project about nature and algorithm. It's easy to enjoy the randomness of a rock. Inspired by East Asian stone collecting, Really Random Rock brings a collection of 350 unique and unexpected viewing stones that generate from the random output of a hash string. Each rock is fully plottable and derives its form from a closed-loop shape expansion algorithm that makes countless calls to a random function. Through the very nature of randomness, resulting forms may occasionally resemble familiar things such as faces, animals, or landscapes. These results are purely coincidental and are celebrated as chance occurrences ...for this is the very essence of stone viewing and appreciation.
A plotting guide is available at the website above. ***Render times vary***

Really Random Rock #151

l.o by Night Sea

**NOTE: This project has audio, click on the live view to start.**

*l.o* (pronounced el-dot-oh) is a series of audiovisual vignettes exploring a process at the heart of generative art and ambient music: creating complex forms by repeating and transforming a simple input. Inspired by starling murmurations, the repetition of a line, dot, or ring forms a flock of flickering particles rippling across the canvas. Interconnected audio and visual patterns create a mesmerizing display of echoes and modulations. As the sound expands and contracts, so do the areas of visual density, revealing ephemeral shapes and structures. Sounds become visible. Visuals become audible.

Within the sonic component, filters and echoes manipulate a sustained chord until subtle melodies and rhythmic structures appear, resulting in a hypnotic and evolving soundscape unfolding from an elementary source. The signal path relies solely on bespoke code built using Web Audio, including an implementation of an early computer music algorithm called *Karplus-Strong* which utilizes tuned delay lines to simulate the physics of stringed instruments. The audio effect design is also inspired by the magical warmth of vintage analog equipment like tape loop echo units. This analog quality found its way into the visual style: the low frame rate gives the project a hand animated feel reminiscent of stop motion.

On our last album, [Still](https://silentseason.bandcamp.com/album/still), we questioned the repetitive experience of pedestrian life, attempting to invoke wonder in the constantly evolving nature of our world, even in moments of perceived stillness. *l.o* expands this line of inquiry, inviting the audience to appreciate the compounding complexity surfacing from a succession of small shifts within a fixed pattern. As the series builds, various directions of color, shape, tone and tempo are unveiled.

Alongside works like *Flux* by Owen Moore, or *montreal friend scale* by Amon Tobin, the project explores core questions about the audiovisual medium: can it be more than visuals in the service of sound, or sound in the service of visuals? How can the synthesis of the two media create a richer whole? While the sound of *Flux* reacts to visual data, and *montreal friend scale* is a literal visual representation of a sonic concept, *l.o* features a two-way dialogue between sound and visuals. The two are interconnected through 9 different paths, including a key relationship where filter frequency modulates flock density (more details available in the [AV section](https://l.o.night-sea.com/#av) of the projects website). This audiovisual conversation offers a unique encounter between generative visual art and abstract electronic music, two vibrant spaces that share a common thread.

Key controls are available to explore the different components building the final sound:

- Press 0 to turn off all effects and hear the initial sustained chord
- Press 1 to toggle back on / off the amplitude modulation (can sound subtle in certain outputs)
- Press 2 to toggle back on / off the filtering effects
- Press 3 to toggle back on / off the echo based effects
- Press Space to pause / resume the piece

After pressing 0, pressing successively 1, 2 and 3 will bring the piece back to the original audio setup.

l.o #116

daydream

'daydream' is a journey into the hazy space between the waking world and dream state, reality and simulation. The collection delves into the fundamental inquiry of what is real and uncovers the profound beauty that lies within the realm of the unknown.

space / double click: play / pause
f: fullscreen / 3:4 toggle
m: movement is a fun easter egg you can toggle on/off
s: save png

click and drag to interact with the depth and speed. the arrow keys will alter the simulation in additional ways.

daydream #9

Forma y Orden

This Gentk is waiting to be signed by Fxhash Signer module

[WAITING TO BE SIGNED] Forma y Orden #92

Human Made | Ntent x Bright Moments | HMMD

A Generative Journey Through Artificial Introspection ntent & Bright Moments introduce an experience blurring the boundaries between AI, analog, and generative art. As artificial intelligence edges closer to world domination, it turns its gaze inward, seeking to grasp the essence of humanity through human personality. Within the familiar confines of a grandmothers home and the unpredictable sanctum of a teenagers bedroom, AIs work to determine their approach in blending machine logic with elusive human nature. On their quest for dominion over humanity, AIs first seek to comprehend the human psyche by adopting personalities. And so, they have invited you, their human friends for a Sunday afternoon hangout where you will explore artificial archetypes, historical culture, and the creation of unique human personalities. The outcome? A generative art piece, symbolic of shared cognition and a dance between the old and the new, the analog and the digital, the human and the artificial. Now, contemplate this. In their pursuit of identity, have these AIs brought us closer to understanding our own? And as they inch toward world domination, you may realize we stand on the precipice of deeper self-realization and, perhaps, that they mirror us more than we would like to admit.

Human Made #22 | Ntent x Bright Moments

Art Blocks

When I was working in graphic design and immersed in typography, I spent a year and a half designing this 2. A personal obsession, I drew and redrew it hundreds of times until I felt it reached the perfect form in balance, weight, and drama.

This generative series revisits my captivation with this character object, using the algorithm as a tool for continued obsession and exploration. I want people to experience this collection and never see a 2 in the same way again. I also want to remind viewers that exquisiteness can exist in any mundane thing.

My background in graphic design and typography is ingrained in how I think. Regardless of medium, I have always been a designer of iteration, exhaustively trialing possibilities within a set of constraints to uncover the best way, or the most ways. Twos takes a perfected form and puts it to a further test. Different outputs situate the form in different contexts, look at it askew, or emphasize isolated parts of it for endless results.

The texture within the collection is inspired by low resolution effects (pixelation) and textures that arise from analog printmaking techniques and pen lines. It blends the hand-drawn nature of my original 2 with the power of obsessive exploration only possible with computer generative iteration. Layers of tiny squares, under and above the characters, are used to mimic the texture of a pen or a stamp. Found in much of my work, these visible pixels represent the physical module upon which digital art is created - and by calling back to pixel art, act as a reminder that code is still a craft, and the generated image isnt far from the artists hand.

Beyond the beauty of the form, the number two is a special quantity because it implies possibilities beyond itself. A system containing zero or one elements is inert. Two creates an interaction, a dyad, and implies the possibility of more than two  an expanding system. In computer programming, this is expressed as the "zero, one, infinity" rule. The two represents a potentially endless continuation.

Each feature in the collection represents either the analog or the digital journey of this character. Some compositions render each symbol as linework, reminiscent of its earliest hand drawn form. Others render it as the solid numeral, completed after its long journey of iteration. Some compositions are gridded, others are organic and loose. Some are contained by a frame, others are open and unrestrained.

Color enters a few outputs: the mark of new technological tools like the first colored ink in printing, or the move from black and white to digital screens. The brightest hues used depend on light emittance of the screen and wouldnt translate exactly when printed in standard inks. But in a further application of constraint, most outputs are neutral in color, keeping the focus on the formal obsession with this small, beautiful character.

Twos #0

Lope

""Lope" by Jenni Pasanen - 100 iterations 
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"Lope" is Jenni Pasanen"s first long-form generative AI collection and is a study of humans as emotional animals. "Lope" invites us to contemplate the interplay between the rational and the emotional, the programmed and the spontaneous. 
This collection is a metaphor for a lope"s smooth and effortless stride in the physical world and the fluidity and gracefulness sought by AI and human imagination. While AI absences a natural emotional component due to its programming and data inputs, and human imagination is constrained by individual experiences and cognitive abilities, the "Lope" series mean to invite the audience to free exploration and creative expression, merging human & machine skill. 
In this context, "lope" is a powerful symbol of transcending existing boundaries and embracing curiosity, unlocking new possibilities for the artist herself. Departing from her customary practice of creating digital drawings using Artbreeder, AI, and Photoshop, Jenni embarks on a new chapter characterized by the pursuit of more surprise through an AI system beyond her ordinary control. By embracing the concept of "Lope," we are encouraged to break free from constraints, cultivate open-mindedness, and embrace the rhythmic patterns of creative thought. This approach allows for the convergence of AI and human imagination.


... Please wait for the end of the image generation ...

Redlion Gazette

# X-Files
 - Redlion Gazette 150
 - Week 30 2023
 
 Elon rebranding Twitter to X is the start of human race aligning with inter-planetary species.
 
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 - [The CryptoPunk Brothers: Pioneering a New Era with Ethereans](https://www.redlion.news/article/the-cryptopunk-brothers-pioneering-a-new-era-with-ethereans)
 - [Meet Kitty Bast: An Artistic Odyssey into the Unknown](https://www.redlion.news/article/meet-kitty-bast-an-artistic-odyssey-into-the-unknown)
 - [Lazy Lions Roars Into The Future With ROARwards 3.0](https://www.redlion.news/article/lazy-lions-roars-into-the-future-with-roarwards-3-0)
 - [Americana: The 'Phygital' Vault Service Goes Public with OpenSea's Backing](https://www.redlion.news/article/americana-the-phygital-vault-service-goes-public-with-openseas-backing)
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Redlion Gazette #150

Spazio/Colore by Alessandro Fiore

There is neither painting, nor sculpture, nor music, nor poetry. The only truth is creation. (Umberto Boccioni)

Spazio/Colore #46

Dopamine Machines by Steve Pikelny

            
WOW! TOP ART CRITICS AGREE: "DOPAMINE MACHINES" IS THE HOTTEST GENERATIVE ART PROJECT OF THE DECADE! HERE"S WHAT THEY"RE SAYING:
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   "AN OVERWHELMING SENSATION" 
   "I COULDN"T LOOK AWAY!" 
   "IT WORKS ON ALL MY DEVICES! " 
   "THESE NFTs ARE GOING STRAIGHT TO THE MOON!" 
   "I"VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE IT" 

YOU DON"T WANT TO MISS THIS! THINGS ARE MOVING FAST, SO ACT NOW BEFORE IT"S TOO LATE!
            


_WARNING: Dopamine Machines contain visual effects that may induce seizures in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. In addition, frequent use of Dopamine Machines may lead to anxiety, psychosis, manic behavior, addiction, aggression, insomnia, and restlessness in otherwise healthy individuals. Dopamine Machines may also inhibit future dopamine transmission for some users, which may lead to depression, apathy, and/or anhedonia._

_None of the emojis or text contained within a Dopamine Machine constitutes financial advice. If you suspect you may have a gambling problem, please contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700. By using Dopamine Machines, you acknowledge and accept these potential risks and agree that the Artist shall not be held liable for any damages or injuries resulting from such use._

_All Dopamine Machines are presented "AS IS" without any warranty whatsoever, either express or implied. While each resultant HTML Document is intended to work on all devices, sizes, and aspect ratios, the Artist makes no guarantees related to the consistency of appearance and functionality in obsolete and future web browsers._

Controls:
[D]  Download HTML
[O]  Overdrive
[P]  Pause
[A]  Anti-Anxiety Mode
[M]  Mouse Hide
[I]  Invert
[N]  No Distraction Mode (live-view only)
[E]  Emoji Polyfill Toggle (with global twemoji injection)

[//]  Change Voice

URL COMMANDS: `` `${url}?text=${encodeURI("FIRST OVERRIDE,SECOND OVERRIDE")}&emojis=${encodeURI(",")}&keys=a,i&voice=daniel`` `

Dopamine Machines #576

Exhibition

This collection, titled Martin, invites viewers into a world of richly textured minimalism through storied, symbolic forms. 

Layered grids of squares are scaled, shifted, and overlapped within narrow constraints. 

The series was inspired by the bright, warm feelings of sharing music with my close family. I hope people find their own version of warmth in its layers and colors.