Latent explores the intersection of AI-generated imagery and traditional photography, challenging notions of creativity and authorship by treating digital negatives as primary artifacts, translating the surrealist ethos into the digital age through both machine learning and analog processes. Latent was previously exhibited at Paris Photo from November 7-10 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist movement, in the city of its inception.
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Digital Negative, Latent (NFT, Ethereum, Token 9 of 80)
Silver Gelatin Print (B&W Baryta Paper, Ilford 310g, 125 cm x 125 cm)
Collaborators: PICTO, LaCollection, Beyond Art Creative, Gary Powell
October 2024
Artist Bio
Jack Butcher is a pioneering digital artist and entrepreneur at the forefront of the NFT revolution. As the founder of Visualize Value, Butcher has established himself as a master of minimalist design, translating complex philosophical and economic concepts into striking visual metaphors. With a background in advertising, Butcher transitioned to independent artistic practice, quickly gaining recognition for his ability to distill intricate ideas into powerful, simplified graphics. His work challenges viewers to reconsider conventional notions of value, ownership, and scarcity in the digital age.
Butcher's contributions to the blockchain art space have been particularly notable. His NFT projects, including "Checks" and "Opepen Edition," have not only achieved significant market success but have also pushed the boundaries of digital ownership and provenance. These works exemplify Butcher's innovative approach, seamlessly blending artistic expression with technological advancement. Recognized as a thought leader in the digital art community, Butcher continues to explore new frontiers in blockchain-based creativity.
His pieces, characterized by their conceptual depth and technological innovation, have become highly sought after by collectors who appreciate their cultural relevance and potential for appreciation. Through his ongoing experimentation and boundary-pushing work, Jack Butcher remains at the cutting edge of digital art, consistently challenging and expanding our understanding of value in the modern world.
Provenance
jdsears_vault
Acquired from above
NFT, minted 2024
SVG/JPG, 2160 x 2160
Token ID: 9
Smart Contract: 0x55365D16262037A9da83b2658A2891c99b8801A2
Token Standard: ERC-721
Blockchain: Ethereum
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