Proof of Art

DevonFigures is a creator, collector, and builder. Devon is the artist behind the Five Lines collection. He is a partner with Glitch, a collective of creatives who adopt novel perspectives and use emerging technology to disrupt the status quo. And he is helping to build White Walls, an ecosystem that bridges the gap between digital ownership and physical viewership.

Recorded on July 5, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:36) Founding Creative Agency Glitch Labs
(06:08) Embracing the Inner Artist with Just Five Lines
(10:19) White Walls: the Need for Better Digital Display 
(13:59) Feedback from Users of White Walls
(16:48) App Access & Device Compatibility
(19:58) Cross-Chain Compatibility & Screen Resolution
(23:28) How White Walls Differs from its Competitors
(26:35) Promoting Adoption with Community Passes
(31:01) Modes of Display & Artwork Info Panel 
(37:43) Potential for Institutional and Corporate Partnerships
(40:58) Unique Physical Works in Devon's Collection
(44:32) Unlocking Memory & Emotion with Digital Display
(50:20) Access to Alpha & Beta Testing for White Walls
(52:33) Outro

Rhea Myers is an artist, hacker and writer originally from the UK who is now based in British Columbia, Canada. Her work places technology and culture in mutual interrogation to produce new ways of seeing the world as it unfolds around us.

Recorded on June 19, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Background in Computer Art & Creative Coding
(06:07) Exploring Conceptual Art with "Is Art"
(13:37) Commodifying Subjectivity through "The Ego and It's Owned"
(19:04) Reframing Property & Ownership with "Certificate of Inauthenticity"
(27:23) Envisioning a Sci-Fi Crypto Dystopia with "Bad Shibe"
(36:02) Critiquing the Trad Art World with Proof of Work: Blockchain Provocations
(44:21) Considering a Return to Smart Contracts? 
(52:33) Performing Conspiracy Theory with "Portents"
(1:01:52) A Few of Rhea's Favorite Artists
(1:05:22) Final Thoughts from Rhea 
(1:06:24) Outro

Steve Pikelny is a Brooklyn-based artist with a background in engineering and finance. He is known for his crypto, web-based, and generative art that combines satire, absurdism, and postmodernism. His work often involves creating fake websites and launching scams to highlight the social and economic narratives people build around digital ownership and value. His most recent project is FinSexy, a satirical art project that critiques the intersection of online fetish culture, financial exploitation, and digital economies.

Recorded on June 21, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:42) Working as Mutual Fund Analyst with MorningStar
(05:29) Exploring Creativity through Art and Code
(09:39) Absurdist Children's Story, "You are not Special"
(14:47) Parodying the Crypto Ecosystem with FastCashMoneyPlus.biz
(18:04) Combining Religious & Financial Themes with CryptoGodKing
(21:36) Financial Nihilism and the Crypto Space
(25:29) ETF: an Art Project that Functions as a Financial Instrument
(30:28) Questioning Instant Gratification with Dopamine Machines
(33:36) FinSexy: Experiential Art Satirizing the Extractive Nature of Crypto
(42:00) Parallels between Crypto and FinDom Communities
(49:00) Instructions for Defacement: Making PFPs out of the US Dollar
(55:06) Turning a Scam into Art with Negative Value Certificates
(1:01:10) Final Thoughts from Steve
(1:01:53) Outro

Susanne Päch, spouse of the late Herbert W. Franke, is a journalist and media specialist who collaborated with Franke, oversees his archives, curates exhibitions of his work, and is founder of the Art Meets Science - Foundation Herbert W. Franke dedicated to preserving his legacy. Franke led a multi-faceted life that included work as an artist, writer, and scientist. He was a pioneer of machine-generated art, authored nearly 50 books that included science fiction and utopian literature, and explored the connections between perceptual processes and art.

Recorded on June 11, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:17) Susanne's Connection with Herbert
(03:51) Memorable Life Moments
(06:46) Legacy of Herbert W. Franke
(08:46) Intersection of Art & Science 
(12:26) Popularity within the NFT & Web3 Space
(14:35) Taking a Rational Approach to Art
(18:14) Exploring the Creative Potential of Technology
(19:57) View on Collaborating with Machines
(21:36) Predicting the Rise of Computer Art
(22:52) Assuming the Title of "The Dinosaur of Computer Art"
(25:02) The Importance of Play in Artistic Experiments
(26:07) Exploring Generative Photography through the Light Forms Series
(26:55) Experimenting with Picture Processing through the Einstein Series
(32:04) Math Art: a Study of the Aesthetics of Mathematics
(35:06) Creating Perpetual Moving Images with Zentrum Program
(37:05) Collaborating with Expanded.Art, Artblocks & PROOF for Zentrum
(39:28) 2024 Generative Art Summit 
(42:14) Uniting Generative Art Pioneers with New Generation of Artists
(43:57) Creating Algorithmic Art with the Tools at Hand
(47:24) Insights on Artificial Intelligence from The Orchid Cage
(52:02) Significant Contributions from Herbert W. Franke
(55:14) Outro

Roope Rainisto is a Finnish designer, creator, photographer and screen-writer with a flair for storytelling. Roope has had a lengthy career as a professional designer, and holds a Master of Science degree in Information Networks from the Helsinki University of Technology, Through his art, he combines artificial intelligence and traditional art methods to blur the boundary between the real and the virtual, creating works that feels both familiar and foreign. Acclaimed collections include Life in West America, Reworld, and the recently released Vacation series.

Recorded on June 7, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:56) Self Expression through Creative Pursuits
(03:39) Impact of Design Career on Artistic Trajectory
(05:55) Taking Risks & Avoiding Regret through Art
(08:55) Developing User Experience Patent Applications
(11:24) Influence of AI on the Role of the Artist
(14:33) Establishing Authenticity in an Artistic Practice
(18:30) Questions of Originality & Authorship in AI
(22:16) Perception & Reality in AI Photography
(26:11) Examining Individual Drama through Life in West America 
(29:50) Shoshin, or the Beginner's Mind, Reflected through AI
(33:58) Exploring our Place in Society with Reworld
(36:38) "Introspection" and the Representation of Reality in Art
(38:13) Curating Post Photographic Perspectives with FellowshipAI
(40:45) Investigating Escapism through Vacation series
(43:38) Human Desire for Unique Experiences
(46:03) Using AI to Create Drama & Disruption
(49:20) Roope's Approach to Collecting Art
 (52:03) Approach to Curating Works for Collections
(54:12) Outro

 Jiwa is an artist and coder with over 15 years of experience building creative technology for startups and fortune 500 companies. He’s also a smart contract and web3 developer who builds and manages the technology for the digital art collective ntent. Jiwa’s works have been exhibited internationally, and can be found on platforms including Art Blocks, Objkt and fxhash. 

Recorded on May 31, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:47) Becoming Self Sufficient at a Young Age
(05:00) Pursuing a Creative Path through Programming
(11:40) Artistic Partnership with Blue Moon & Dr Banner
(14:47) Collaborating with Bernar Venet on EVENT for Sotheby's Gen Art Program
(21:23) Bridging Conceptual & Generative Art through Randomness
(25:20) Bernar Venet, an Iconic Conceptual Artist
(31:10) Axo: Exploring Neuroscience through the Pixel Easing Algorithm
(37:55) Animated & Interactive Possibilities with Axo
(41:34) ntent: a Socially Progressive Art & Technology Platform
(47:07) Moment After: Fusing Generative Art with Performance Art
(51:47) Falling in Love with Collecting Digital Art
(55:39) Meaningful Works from Jiwa's Personal Collection
(57:18) Final Thoughts from Jiwa
(57:45) Outro

Monster Mike is an artist who makes drawings and animated doodles that reflect reality with optimism and a dash of humor. He is breaking new ground by bringing spatial art to the blockchain, creating opportunities for mixed reality art experiences. His immersive artwork has been exhibited internationally, and he has also created a public mural in Miami. When he’s not making art, you can often find him at Station3 in New York where he hosts engaging conversations about art, technology and the future of web3. 

Recorded on May 8, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) The Art of the Doodle
(02:46) Pursuing an Interest in Architecture
(06:11) Intimacy and the Web3 Art Movement
(09:27) Using Art to Explore Epilepsy
(16:42) JEFFTOWN: a Unique Cartoon Universe
(30:20) Platform 99: an Investigation of Line Work
(37:00) A Spatial Art Manifesto
(43:37)  Do Not Touch the Art & Gradus ad Parnassus Works
(53:20) dART and the Future of Spatial Art
(59:20) Hosting Art Panels with Station3 NYC
(104:51) Outro

Rebecca Rose is an artist who creates 3D collages and holograms that blur the line between viewer and participant. Her immersive storytelling comes from decades of experience creating analog and digital collage, sculptural collage, wearable collage, as well as life-size installations. Rebecca’s work has been featured in over 100 international exhibitions, her NFTs are available on most major art platforms, and she is also a curator with the Haus of Collage. 

Recorded on May 3, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:36) Father's Influence on Career Path
(05:03) Working with Disney
(07:30) First Interest in Collage
(09:32) Experimenting with Digital Collage
(11:10) Experiential Collage Installations
(15:29) The Art of Sculptural Collage Wearables
(19:17) Storytellers who Inspire Rebecca
(21:32) Depth of Field and the Multiplane Camera
(24:05) Residency with Art of this Millenium
(28:11) Triptych Release with AOTM
(35:48) Song Inspirations behind DeepCuts
(39:14) Exploring Violent Subjects through Animated Collage 
(44:35) Evolution of TransAtlantic Series
(51:03) Making 3D Holographic Artwork
(56:13) The Future of Immersive Art Installations
(1:00:45) Promoting Open Calls & Exhibition Opportunities
(1:06:20) Types of Artwork Rebecca Collects
(1:10:13) Unique Shepard Fairey Work in Rebecca's Collection
(1:13:54) Outro

Josie Bellini is a pioneering artist and entrepreneur who has been creating cryptoart since 2017. Her artwork tells the story of the crypto ecosystem, and it has been auctioned at Christies and exhibited at major blockchain conferences. She is also the founder of CyberBrokers, an NFT collection and digital art ecosystem, as well as Paradigm Found, an immersive browser-based game that combines art, storytelling, and strategy. 

Recorded on April 26, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:35) Creating a Menu for Bitcoin Pizza Day
(03:00) Finding Balance as a Web3 Entrepreneur
(05:04) Reflecting on a Unique Life Path
(07:49) Insights from Behind the Art Interviews
(11:50) Early Adventures in CryptoArt
(17:40) Meaning & Significance of CryptoArt
(20:14) Tune In, Josie's First Tokenized Work
(22:24) Honoring Hal Finney through Art
(24:34) Filter, an Iconic Work of Cryptoart
(28:49) Pressure Resulting from Success
(30:30) CyberBrokers Ecosystem
(35:27) Paradigm Found: an Immersive Browser-Based Game
(38:55) Personalization & Self-Expression  in Paradigm Found
(41:30) How to Join the CyberBrokers & Paradigm Found Ecosystem
(43:19) The Value of In-Person Events in Web3
(45:15) Types of Artwork that Josie Appreciates
(47:35) Collected Works that Hold a Unique Significance for Josie
(50:36) Memorable Collectors of Josie's Artwork
(53:39) Final Thoughts from Josie
(54:45) Outro

Anne Spalter is an artist and educator who stands at the forefront of digital art. She was featured in the Taschen book On NFTs, named to the Lumen Prize Longlist, and included in the top 50 influential crypto artists by Rizzoli. Anne’s work has been exhibited widely and can be found in private collections and institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, and the Museum of CryptoArt, amonst many others. Anne and her husband Michael also steward Spalter Digital, one of the world’s largest collections of early computer art.

Recorded on April 19, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:48) First Experience Making Computer Art
(03:44) Appeal of Experimentation in Art
(04:53) Painting AI Compositions 
(05:44) Educating Others on Computers and Visual Art
(07:28) Disrupting Traditional Art Hierarchy with Digital Art
(08:50) Bridging Historic Digital Art & NFTs through Curation
(10:00) Hostility towards Early Generative Artists
(11:15) Acquisitiion of the Wonder of it All by Centre Pompidou
(13:05) The Bell Machine, Acquired by Buffalo AKG Museum
(15:08) Pop-up Exhibition of Future Landscapes
(16:26) Energy Kaleidoscopes: Video Loops with Infinite Objects
(18:30) Imagining a Happy Apocalypse 
(19:45) Why Does Computer Art Provoke Such Strong Reactions?
(21:31) Making Art out of Archetypal Imagery 
(22:44) Exploring Conspiracy Theories with AI
(24:25)  Using AI to Imagine Future Mythologies
(26:05) Stewarding Early Computer Art with Spalter Digital
(27:35) Witnessing the Evolution of On-Chain Generative Art
(28:44) Collecting Early Computer Art before NFTs
(30:21) Merging the Traditional Art World with NFTs
(32:08) Anyone can Become an Art Collector
(33:37) Favorite Works from Anne's Collection
(34:43) What the Traditional Art World can Learn from Web3
(36:57) Gathering Artwork in a Common Marketplace with FirstMate
(38:14) Future Opportunities for Digital Art Creators
(39:55) Outro