Eric
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The Jacquard Loom and Its Profound Impact on Computing and Digital Art
During a recent trip to The Paterson Museum, I found myself fascinated by the blend of the silk industry’s history and the technological advancements that molded it. The Jacquard loom and more specifically the punch cards that were fed into it piqued my interest. Additional research unveiled that the punch cards used by computer artists in…
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Balancing Art, Technology, and Humanity
Looking ahead, technourishment stands as a beacon in an increasingly digital world. It’s a call to artists, writers, designers, and creators of all kinds to engage with technology consciously. As we navigate this ever-changing landscape, let’s remember that at the heart of every technological advancement is the human spirit – curious, creative, and ever-evolving.
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Zombie Futurism: Has the Art of Tomorrow Lost Its Soul?
Hi! My name is Eric and I’m a recovering Zombie Futurist. In a world brimming with technological advancements, we stand on the precipice of the future — a future often painted with the brush of innovation, progress, and a technology-driven utopia. But beneath the veneer of this shiny tomorrow lies a phenomenon I term “Zombie…
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CryptoPunks Copyright: What Are The Legal Experts Saying?
In 2021, I wrote an article called “CryptoPunks and Copyrights: What’s All The Fuss About?” to discuss a debate happening in the Web3 community regarding the copyright-ability of CryptoPunks. Since then, several lawyers and professors have shared their insights. Below is a synopsis of (and links to) five pieces that I believe add important context…
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Fragments of the Unspoken
“Fragments of the Unspoken” is a series that takes inspiration from snippets of Eric’s personal journals. For most of his life, he suffered with anxiety and depression silently. Creating art and journaling were his therapeutic outlets. These unspoken words where an outlet for him as he was unable to verbally express them to anyone at…
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Ephemeral Ephemera
The ‘Ephemeral Ephemera’ series captures the fleeting nature of art and thoughts. Using sticky notes, which are typically seen as temporary, the series prompts us to reflect on the value of art. Is it the spark of an initial idea or the culmination in a finished product? These notes represent those brief, passing inspirations, akin…
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Ephemeral Echoes
“Ephemeral Echoes” is a series of digital artworks where the artist takes photographs from their past and transforms them into abstract compositions. In this collection, memories are dissected and reimagined as intricate patterns of boxes and dots, pushing the images beyond recognition. Each artwork is a delicate dance of shadows and light, capturing the essence…
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Ephemeral Fauxtography
Exploring the art of fauxtography, I utilize AI to intricately modify small elements in photographs I’ve taken with my iPhone over the years. I then use monochromatic tones to give the scenes a sense of allure while preserving their authentic, amateur charm. The fauxtographs place the viewer in an ephemeral world that never existed, making…
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Crypto Noir Portraits
Crypto Noir Portraits pays homage to the visual style and atmosphere of classic noir, bit embraces the advancements of the digital age. Through the integration of modern visual styles and techniques, the series incorporates elements of cyberpunk, glitch art, AI, and futuristic aesthetics. This fusion of traditional and contemporary visual elements creates a captivating visual…
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Reflecting on the Pressures of Living in an Increasingly Digital World
This series ultimately asks the viewer to reflect on pressures of living in an increasingly digital world where every interaction seems to be observed, reported, and catalogue for future use.
