Gathering 10 artists at the forefront of generative or gen art, Odysseys will explore their experiences in the art space to date. The exhibition will discuss the importance of Discord rooms and artist/collector dialogue, and how artists keep up with the tools they use to create their works. Lastly, the show will dive deep into their practice and what’s behind it.
Generative art is algorithm-created. Upon 'minting' a work the collector receives an original artwork, constrained by certain parameters in a style as defined by the artist, but still ultimately computer-created. The co-creation process - where artist, computer, and finally collector play key roles in an artwork’s creation - is just one of endless journeys that the gen art space’s participants find themselves drawn into.
Less immediate, though perhaps more fundamental to what the space is about, are the journeys collectors and artists find themselves on as the space develops. With generative art evolving as the supporting platforms and technologies develop, artist and collector find themselves swept along with an ever-changing space whose culture, infrastructure, markets, and technical limitations shift and progress continually. It’s a wild ride, and not for the faint-hearted. Buckle in.
