Inspiration

AI art helps you explore the unknown and create almost anything you can imagine. On this artistic journey I have been able to create pieces that are a combination of the aesthetics of my favorite artists. I’ve always been fascinated by the surrealist works of Salvador Dali that look like something from the world of dreams. M.C. Escher is another artist that I find fascinating. His art has seemingly impossible architecture and optical illusions that can be found within his work. I set out to forge my own style that builds upon the concepts of those great artists.

The Surreal Punk Art Style

I call the style of my art “Surreal Punk” as it combines the elements of Steampunk, Cyberpunk and Surrealism. People, places, vehicles and structures that don’t exist in reality but touch upon things you might only see in your dreams. A mix of science, philosophy and technology in surreal and sometimes abstract environments.

The Evolution of AI Art pieces

Each AI art piece was created by using text to prompt the AI algorithm to produce art that attempts to match the intention of what I envisioned in my imagination.

This is the Dueling Realities Evolution Video. A piece that depicts two possible realities. With every decision there are two paths that set in motion a series of events. The hardest part is the path to choose. This video shows as the algorithm makes its decision on how to depict my vision of an impossible staircase reaching upward.

Making an Impact with AI Art

50% of the profits from the sales of my NFTs will be donated to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. This foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants to scientists that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. https://www.bbrfoundation.org/

-Dan J. Cote (Artist Name: GeekSmacked)