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Video game art

Most people think of video games as something that you are able to play, a major part of the appeal, however, is the imagery and worlds these games exist in. Particularly for those who played games in their youth, the aesthetics of these games offer a sense of profound nostalgia. Luckily, a few artists have chosen to embrace this style and pay tribute to the aesthetics of a medium that has gifted many of us hours of fun.

Expressionist art

Coming out of the modernist movement of the 20th century, expressionism fundamentally looks at the world through purely subjective eyes. A result of this is works that often include distorted bodies and landscapes with colours that reflect the emotive state artists are trying to communicate. With expressionist art, we are offered a window into the inner world of the artist at that moment. This collection then is a reminder of the subjectivity of the human experience and the beauty it creates.

GAN art

A GAN or a generative adversarial network for those not familiar is a kind of machine learning where two neural networks compete with each other to create something new. Though these programs can be applied to many kinds of data the results of putting images into these programs producing results which look simply otherworldly. The role of the artist in this process is almost that of a curator, carefully selecting the images that are fed in and choosing a final piece out of the results.

Serene

Serenity is the quality of being peaceful and calm. It is often thought of as being the goal of mediation, wheen you reach a point where your mind is completely still. For this collection, we have chosen a selection of works which we feel may help you reach this elusive state.

Cyberpunk

Though beginning as a literary sub-genre of the science fiction genre Cyberpunk has since become a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts and minds of many. It's prevailing themes include exploring advanced technology in futuristic urban environments. What differentiates it from other futuristic genres however is the gritty dystopian lens through which it often presents these visions. “High tech. Low life.”

Crossover collection

More and more traditional artists are discovering the power of digital tools and using them to bring painterly effects and design sensibilities to the cryptoart scene. Subjects and styles vary, but the works being produced tend to act as a “high-touch” counterbalance to the typical “high-tech” feel of most digitally engineered cryptoart, resulting in works that can feel more personal and approachable. Such crossovers may pave the way for new, art loving collectors to enjoy cryptoart.

Illustration

Illustration describes a broad range of media, in essence, it is creating an image to convey a message or idea. As humble as its fundamental goals are, it nonetheless makes our experience of the world undeniably richer as it brings our words and thoughts to life. This collection is a tribute to those practitioners who have dedicated themselves to this pursuit.

3-D art

3-D art can be considered a digital take on sculpture, artists attempting it must consider a whole range of new challenges not present in its 2-D form. The artist must first develop polygons into their desired shape in much the same way a stonemason would craft a marble relief. Unlike their physical counterparts, however, digital 3-D artists are not held back by the limitations of their materials. This results in the fantastic imagery and scenes on display in this collection.

Generative art

Few styles of art reflect the dynamic, disruptive and digital nature of our current society better than generative art. It relies on artists devising a system, digital or otherwise, that will dictate how the final result will be produced. This can even incorporate elements of randomness, meaning even the artist is unsure what is going to be produced. The results of these games of chance often lead to results beyond what could have been imagined previously.

Minimal art

Minimalism, like all abstract art, attempts to escape from referencing anything that exists in the real world. Typified by clean lines, geometric forms and restrained colour palettes. We feel it is best surmised by one of its most famous proponents Frank Stella "What you see is what you see".

Surrealist art

Surrealism began as a literary, philosophical and artistic response to the aftermath of World War I. The Surrealist movement sought to provide an alternative to the supposedly rational behaviour of politicians that led to the war. Artworks of the style typically feature unusual juxtapositions that are often inspired by dreams. Although the world is no longer at war, surrealism still proves a valuable antidote to the human tendency to take things too seriously.

Machines

Machines are all around us; you are even reading this text on one. They can be as mundane as a simple lever. What has really captured people imaginations however is the potential of intelligent machines. Perhaps you long for the day that intelligent machines walk amongst us leading lives as complex as our own or fear it. Nevertheless, their ability to make us question our own existence is undeniable.

Vaporwave

Vaporwave began its life as a kooky spin-off of the electronic genre chillwave. Its postmodern approach of sampling existing sounds has since translated to its enduringly popular visual interpretation. Typically it's imagery encompasses glitch art, retro technology and other tropes typical of internet message boards. Many suggest a sarcastic anti-capitalist sentiment underlies this art, but the only certain thing is that it is A E S T H E T I C.

Psychedelic

Psychedelic art, often associated with the hippy movement of the 1960s tends to get a bad rap in the art world. Some feel it's bright colours and surreal imagery are kitsch. This reductive view, however, fails to recognise the underlying intentions of the movement, to break free of rules and restrictions typically placed on the creative process. Its maxim of throwing off the existing chains of expression is something we could all employ. Maybe we could all try being a little more Psychedelic...

Black History Month

Black History Month is one of the most important celebrations of the year. It honours the history of Black communities around the world. We have co-curated a collection of artworks by Black artists to celebrations the amazing talent on KnownOrigin.

The Art of Darkness

A collection of dark and emotive artworks by KnownOrigin artists. This creative challenge was centred around the theme of darkness, the artist have the creative freedom to take this in any direction they wished. Some artists used this challenge to celebrate much like the ‘Day of the Dead’ festival in Mexico, but others have taken this opportunity to explore the darker side of their creativity.

codame

Representing CODAME Artists Char Stiles @char, Snow Yunxue Fu @snowyunxuefu and Jordan Gray @k9d CODAME sparks visionaries with playful workshops and an inclusive ART+TECH Festival, running since 2010. Through accessible art sales and inspiring experiences CODAME celebrates the value of creativity. Introducing the new CODAME Art+Tech Gallery, featuring work from some of the 300+ artists that we've had the privilege to partner with over the last ten years.

DAO Osaka

We are a DAO created in celebration of a 'Year of DAOs' to produce rare collectible art for Devcon 5 in Osaka Supporters who pledged to the DAO have funded the commissioning of the artwork below. 95% of sales go directly back to the DAO, the remaining 5% to the artist. The DAO has raised nearly $900 in pledges and the commissioned artwork sold for $1400+ in sales, making a nice little profit for those who participated.

Expressionist art

Cyberpunk

Illustration

Minimal art

Surrealist art

Vaporwave

Psychedelic

Crossover collection

codame

Black History Month

The Art of Darkness

DAO Osaka

GAN art

3-D art

Generative art

Serene

Video game art

Machines

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