c4ss.art
see also: c4ss.art mmm.page (visual overview)
the artist is one of the key archetypes MOC
art beyond the artsy
art, amongst many things, is a way to connect with our higher aspirations. it's a mirror that both reflects life and society, but also possibilities and ideals different from the present ones. it's a bridge between the possible and the actual, and it provides a way to create from a deeper place of connection and recognition - of who we are, where we are, and how we might contribute to it.
not all art comes from this place, nor could it be the case due to many incentive structures, psychological biases and widespread psycho-spiritual alienation of our times. i'd argue that's not even the goal. art doesn't have to be perfect, immaculate. if it reflects our authentic experience, however messy, confused, weird, and ugly it is, i believe it's serving its purpose.
still, a question remains:
how can we create art that's profoundly moving, inspiring, supportive and empowering? 💫
in my experience, art is what ultimately connects us with a deeper sense of beauty and appreciation. that's necessarily related to a recognition of value, or the sacred. it's what often makes us want to keep on living.
i'm therefore especially interested in stories, visuals, movement, sounds, games & memetics that come from or reflect this evolutionary/sacred sense.
art is revolutionary as in 1) it empowers us to see ourselves as creators, and act from that place - and 2) it can provide direct responses to the many intimacy, meaning, and existential crises we're going through.
what i share below are some of my key themes of research, learning and curation, that have both helped me in my journey so far and that i want to further dive into, so as to develop capacity to a) create such beauty and b) support others who might be struggling on this path.
the contents of the writing below are currently haphazard, disjointed and all over the place. please proceed at your own risk. (or don't. feel free to come back later when it'll be hopefully updated and improved.)
main topics:
open:
#active
game design - unreal engine
interface design - futuristic user interfaces
interactive visualizations
map-making
#passive
motion design
sound design
video-making (video editing & post-production)
graphic design
minimalist concept design/illustration (visualize value)
handmade/diy/lo-fi hybrid stuff (physical-digital)
-> zines / minimum viable extended self device