This Week's Highlights: Co-Creation, Soundscapes & the Long Game in Art

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In this week’s issue we explore the latest in digital art news, from Harvey Rayner’s Quasi Dragon Studies Project, to an exclusive interview with Lolo & Sosaku and JPEGGALLERY’s latest piece on playing the long game as an artist.

On-co creation and co-curation: Harvey Rayner’s Quasi Dragon Studies Project

The buzzword “co-creation” has found itself overused in the NFT scene, but now, Harvey Rayner’s "Quasi Dragon Studies" (QDS) , a generative work, comes to offer a fresh understanding of genuine collaborative art — Moving beyond the traditional artist-viewer dynamic.

Moving away from the surface-level participatory nature of many projects, QDS aims to push the boundaries, enabling art collectors to play pivotal roles throughout the creation process. In fact, through tools like the "Composite Builder" and the innovative use of “Tiles”, collectors are not just witnessing art; they're actively crafting narratives and shaping the artwork's trajectory.

The duality of this approach, be it free artistic exploration or the meticulous creation of Black and White Dragons, poses an intriguing question: is it raw creative passion or the allure of uniqueness, rarity, that captivates us more?

The underlying foundation of QDS, with its intricately designed Tiles, encourages art collectors to use them as their canvas. As a result, each tile becomes more than just a fragment of digital information — it becomes a common language.

As Jamie Gourlay from Verse points out, QDS it's not just an art project; it's a visionary step towards a shared creative future.

For a deeper dive into this innovative project, read the full article on "Quasi Dragon Studies" recently published by FW LOG author Mimi Nguyen on the FW LOG:

At the time of writing, “Tile, 2023” is still live on Verse — An open edition, closing in 13 days.

Check out the work and collect your edition here:

In Dialogue with Lolo & Sosaku: An Interview by Nighttimestory

Lolo & Sosaku, two artists originating from Buenos Aires and Tokyo, present a captivating blend of sound, technology, and visual art from their base in Barcelona. Their journey has been characterized by serendipitous parallels, such as both watching the Evangelion series in 1996, each from different continents.

Central to their work is the incorporation of self-designed machinery, highlighting their belief that technology can be both functional and artistic. This nexus between art and mechanics is further displayed in their recent exhibition, Spectrum Motion, at Taipei's Double Square Gallery where the installation bridges various art forms: painting, video, sculpture, and human-machine interaction.

For an in-depth look into their approach and creations, explore the full interview by FW LOG author Nighttimestory here:

JPEGGALLERY on Playing the Long Game as an Artist

In a world of rapid change and fleeting trends, artists are often caught in the web of instant gratification. Nevertheless, true artistry demands patience, resilience, and an enduring commitment.

FW LOG author JPEGGALLERY’s latest piece dives into the essence of playing the long game as an artist, emphasizing that the journey is indeed a marathon, not a sprint.

Through a step-by-step approach, he underscores the significance of patience in honing one's craft, noting that genuine success isn't instantaneous with consistency in practice, adaptability to evolving trends, and the embrace of failures seen as opportunities lauded as pillars of sustainable growth. Moreover, the article encourages artists to remain authentic in their pursuit, steering clear of transient trends and instead focusing on creating art that remains timeless.

To reignite your creative spirit or get a dose of inspiration, dive into the full article here:

Other articles in highlight:

Robbie Barrat: Unmasking ‘The Lost Robbies’

In conversation with Mit Borrás

Mark Webster: Evolving Aesthetics through Code

That wraps up this week’s issue of the Valuart Newsletter, look out for next week’s with even more art-driven insights from our ecosystem!

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