Nuclear Samurai
Latent Space Voyeur -Post-Photography AI Collaborative Artist SPECIALISING in the subtle surreal and the mundanely absurd.
Nuclear Samurai is a Melbourne-based AI collaboraitve artist whose work draws on a deep understanding of photography and imagery, informed by a long career as a commercial and lifestyle photographer. He dedicates his art to using Artificial Intelligence in an exploration of latent space to create post-photographic art that explores emotions and feelings stirred by recreating lived experiences.
Neurography | Known Origin
The Neurography collection is a home to the subtle surreal, the things which at first glance appear to be an ordinary image, but on closer inspection there are elements that hint towards this being a moment of unreality
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nocameras // Foundation
Explore a world beyond photography, where memories and dreams converge to tell modern-day parables and fables. Nuclear Samurai's post-photography AI creations are a unique blend of art and technology, offering a fresh perspective on the power of imagery and metaphor. Through intricate explorations of latent space, Nuclear Samurai recreates memories and surreal moments, infusing them with a rich tapestry of symbols and concepts that invite us to reflect on the complexities of our world. From dark and haunting portraits to whimsical and ethereal landscapes, each image in this collection tells a story, evoking emotions and insights that linger long after the viewing.
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HELIUM // foundation drop coming soon
HELIUM is a collection of AI-generated photographs that explores the fragile and transitory nature of youth through the setting of a party and the symbolism of balloons.
In the context of the HELIUM series, balloons serve as a powerful symbol of the fragility and ephemerality of youth. They are short-lived and can burst under too much stress, echoing the challenges and pressures faced by young people. Yet, balloons also carry a playful and nostalgic association, linking back to the carefree joy of childhood and celebrations.
The use of an event photography style creates a candid and voyeuristic feel, while the presence of a ball pit adds a playful and nostalgic element. The social and sexual nature of some of the imagery can be seen as a metaphorical representation of the trials of youth.
The collection invites the viewer to contemplate the fleeting nature of youth and the challenges and pressures that come with navigating this time in our lives.