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Exposure and visibility is one of the key struggles of a digital artist. Being an artist myself, I know the joy of being appreciated by someone who enjoys my art.
My goal with this newsletter is to do the same, to pinpoint and elevate other work of other artists. To bring more eyes to them, help them getting the attention they deserve. I also do a little interview with each artist. You can find that mixed in the newsletter.
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Today it is my honour to present a great generative artist and an incredible person, Mpozzecco. As one of his collectors I feel like pumping my bags is obligatory here.
While staying mostly in the realm of generative art, Mpozzecco's works explore a broad variety of different visual styles across different colours schemes, levels of sharpness of individual elements or even the key emotions hidden within it.
After reading Mpozzecco's answers to my questions, I've come to noticing that joy from life is prevalent in his view of things. Same goes with our mutual communication on X. It has been very inspiring to me.
Your artworks stretch on a very broad spectrum of styles. Lines, dots, strokes. How do you achieve your results, do you strive for a goal aesthetic, or are you experimenting with code until you are happy with the result?
My artistic process is a blend of intention and experimentation. I often start with a core concept or emotion I wish to express, which guides the aesthetic direction — whether it's raw and chaotic or sleek and orderly. However, a significant part of my art comes from experimenting with nodes.
I tweak algorithms, play with randomization, and manipulate parameters until the visual output resonates with what I envisioned. It's a dialogue between my artistic intent and the serendipity of nodes, where unexpected patterns or harmonies can lead to the final piece. The goal is to find a balance where both the calculated and the spontaneous can coexist, creating artworks that are as much a discovery for me as they are for the viewer.
As you browse through all the artworks Mpozzecco has produced, you can see the changes in his approach every few artworks. Personally, I find that amazing. Seeing his style develop so consistently shows that his exploration is targeted and he is aiming to perfect his style with every output, and that is precisely what you want from an artist, no? (Making a mental note to myself to do this more).
I am a big fan of minimal ambient techno and Mpozzecco's art reminds me heavily of the hypnotic states that kind of music is getting me into. As long as you are able to spend a few seconds to watch some of his animations, do it. You will not regret.
What interests me is the wide variety of colours on your artworks, you do not resort to one colour palette and it's refreshing. Do you do any postproduction on your pieces?
Regarding color, I view each artwork as its own universe with its own rules and emotional climate. While I have base algorithms that dictate the structure, the colors are often chosen to enhance or contrast the emotions I want to evoke.
The colors in my artworks are raw and direct, reflecting the initial conditions and parameters set in the nodes. I choose not to engage in post-production, as I believe in the authenticity and immediacy of the colors as they emerge from the generative processes. This approach ensures that each piece remains true to its digital nature, capturing the genuine interplay between algorithm and outcome without additional manipulation, thereby preserving the original essence and integrity of the digital creation.
I love diving into artists' thought processes. It keeps me humble and appreciative of the amount of great minds that are present among us.
As it sometimes does, the Universe aligned nicely for this week's editorial. Mpozzecco is being exhibited this week on SXSW in Austin. The exhibited pieces are below.
Please do yourself a favour and see the high-res animation on the links below the picture.
1. Horizon Twist, 2. Gravity's Dance, 3. Boundless Horizons, 4. Independent Dimensions
The animation dynamics of each of these animations is a piece of art by itself. I am more of a calm, slow movements person, and I immediately felt connected to Boundless Horizons, so I bought one edition straight away. The vibrant, orange flames reaching out into the nothingness of the yellow background keeps me going.
If I asked you what emotions can I look for in your pieces, what would you tell me. What is it you are showing through your art?
In my artworks, you'll find an array of uplifting emotions: joy, wonder, serenity, and inspiration. Each piece is crafted to evoke a sense of positivity and reflection, inviting viewers into a space where they can find a moment of peace and a spark of joy.
Through vibrant colors, harmonious patterns, and dynamic compositions, I aim to create a visual symphony that uplifts the spirit and nurtures the soul. My art is a celebration of life's beauty, an ode to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the endless possibilities that surround us. I invite you to explore my pieces not just as art, but as gateways to moments of light-heartedness, hope, and boundless imagination.
In general I feel like Mpozzecco might be getting a bit overlooked by the market. Just by gliding across the surface of his portfolio you can find multiple breath-taking artworks, the kind I would consider buying a TokenFrame for.
There is a lot of his art available both on primary and secondary markets, and one of the big upsides I can see as a smaller collector are the prices. Despite it's astounding quality, Mpozzecco's art is often affordable, hence a great addition to your gen (or any other) art collection.
I think that with the combination of ever-increasing lust and fever for generative art and his explorative spirit and thirst for trying news methods and styles, Mpozzecco has a great potential to grow and mature with the market.
What aspect of your life inspires your art the most? You can say more than one.
My life experiences and observations of the world around me heavily inspire my art. Nature, with its intricate patterns and chaotic beauty, often finds a way into my pieces, either through form, color, or underlying concepts.
Human emotions and the complexity of our inner lives also play a significant role. I am fascinated by the way our inner states can be abstracted and represented through different media. Lastly, technology and its impact on society inspire me to explore new forms and themes, questioning and celebrating the digital age we live in.
Links
Price ranges: On Solana most artworks are below 10 sol, editions usually below 1 sol. Ethereum 0.2 - 0.5ish
Chains: Solana, Ethereum
Links:
Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/mpozzecco
SuperRare: https://superrare.com/mpozzecco
Foundation: https://foundation.app/@mpozzecco
Exchange: https://exchange.art/mpozzecco/nfts
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