AI Surrealism: An Emerging Frontier for Digital Artists

AI Surrealism is an in-person exhibition showcasing digital art as a symbiotic endeavor between Superchief Gallery NFT and the Exquisite Workers community. From June 2nd to 8th, devotees of contemporary creativity had the opportunity to immerse themselves in 140 works from a diverse ensemble of 100 artists, exhibited at the Westfield World Trade Center in New York.

The AI Surrealism initiative by Superchief Gallery NFT and Exquisite Workers Source: https://twitter.com/ew_corpse

Exhibition attendees include digital artists who were instrumental in the creation and implementation of the AI Surrealism concept. Works of art were presented by Roope Rainisto, Jenni Pasanen, Javier Tomeo, Danielle King, Anna Condo, and Moonchild, among other artists. The exhibited pieces cover a diverse range of AI Surrealism subgenres, from AI photography and animation to jewelry design and digital illustrations. 

The exhibit also included an auction, with pieces available for purchase at prices from 0.02 to 0.04 ETH. Limited 1/1 works were for sale starting at 0.2 ETH. The AI Surrealism exhibit organizers ensured that anyone interested could access the unique digital artworks online via the Foundation platform.

Featured from left to right are June XenoCat's “Horse” and Noortje Stortelder's “Keystone AI”. Source: https://exquisiteworkers.medium.com

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Exquisite Workers, a community within the digital art world, champions itself as a potent force. Since 2020, its members have been examining the intersection of surrealism and innovation, fostering collective creativity within the metaverse. They've partnered with prestigious organizations such as the Picasso Museum, digital fashion studio The Fabricant, the Seattle NFT Museum, and many other influential industry figures.

The direction of AI Surrealism is guided by digital artists Anna Dart and Roger Haus. This genre of modern art exhibits the merger of human and machine creativity, dramatically extending the scope of what's possible for creators.

In this time of change and disruption, creators should be the ambassadors of cultural legacies and contribute to the heritage of the future

says Anna Dart

“Tinted Mind” by Jenni Pasanen Source: https://exquisiteworkers.medium.com

AI Surrealism s bestowing on artists the much-coveted gift of absolute freedom. It supports the manifestation of ‘unfiltered' creativity, accompanied by an element of the unexpected. With the aid of AI capabilities, artists can veer away from conventional tools and techniques to delve into the realm of boundless imagination.

What was once a time-consuming endeavor of reflection and artistic expression, such as the peculiar practice of falling asleep while clutching an egg only to wake up on the edge of slumber when it inevitably falls, can now be brought to life by machines

Roger Haus notes

At the AI Surrealism exhibition, Superchief Gallery NFT and Exquisite Workers invited visitors on a fantastical voyage into the creative psyche, urging them to ponder the possibilities AI could introduce to the artistic realm. They encouraged guests to speculate on how past surrealists might have harnessed the power of virtual reality. This event, according to the organizers, could prompt artists and observers alike to reflect anew on the state of modern art, while preparing them for an inevitable future where creativity seamlessly intertwines with artificial intelligence.