
𝙏𝙐𝙎𝙆𝙍 — by Elephant Art
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𝙏𝙐𝙎𝙆𝙍 — by Elephant Art
@ElephantNFTart
Elephant artists. Documented process. Limited output. Featured by @CNN + @joerogan











The silkscreen process is a technique to paint with photographs. The hand painting sessions are 3-6 hours as we color the layers of the portraits. We only have one chance when finishing with black ink on the canvas. This process teaches us to not be attached to an expectation of an image. Allowing you to let go of control, and at the same time knowing when to stop. The mechanical process reminds me both of being inside a camera, and creating analog generative art. The screens are coated in light sensitive emulsion. A uv light exposes the film negative into the screen that gives you the image to print. When printing, the metal screen is the shutter. The paper and canvas are the film. And, the ink is the light that brings the image into existence. The generative process is set by a parameter of 366 pieces. Each painting is generated in real time through the screen with a different density and pressure of ink. Some are perfect, some are darker and lighter. Some have traits that make it feel unique. They all carry the same weight. Communicating an idea or connection through the entire collection and its style. What makes something rare or beautiful when all the works are born from the same source code?






















