ISKRA VELITCHKOVA

by Iskra Velitchkova

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from Un-distance series

NFT minted on Foundation + unique plotter drawing
https://foundation.app/@pointline/un-distance/2

Unique NFT with layer 1+2 and a unique plotter drawing controlled by the artist: 2 layers displayed together. All on pink hand painted background.

Medium / Details:
Digital work:
Coded in processing; Size: 6365 × 4500px, PNG

Physical work:
Red archival ink + Staedtler Mars Matic 700, 0.1mm for the drawing;
Inca gold and coral high quality watercolor for the background;
Paper: ARCHES ultra white 300gr. 100% cotton, acid free
Size: 42x29,7cm

price: 3ETH

Un-distance is a generative exploration of the intersection of digital and physical. Technology today allows us to play in an unprecedented playground of graphic information where generative art opens the door to the most bizarre and complex geometry. Being subjected to the computational limits & the randomness of some processes brings impressive outcomes that begs the experimenter to question deeply the nature of the results. The artist will of course guide the algorithm, but it is inherent in the process the commitment with the machine to be surprised in the end.

A great approach to me in order to dive into a better understanding of how this magic happens is adding a physical component to the process. Translating the digital output to a physical plot forces the artist to face constraints that only can appear in real life. First of all, time matters. Spending a whole day creating a drawing allows us to see the process itself. Somehow the machine finds the time to explain how the system works. On the other hand, imperfections appear. Paper matters, pen matters, ink matters: it all together affects the result directly and makes this blend an enlightening tool to start a conversation with the machine.

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by Iskra Velitchkova

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by Marcelo Soria-Rodríguez & Iskra Velitchkova

Unique VHS tape + Unique NFT (video work of the performance)

Price: 100 ETH

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Giclée Print

Image: 25 x 25 cm

Framed: 40 x 40 cm

Unique

Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition

Description:

In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.

The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.

Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.

In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.

If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.

-Iskra Vetlichkova

SOLD

Giclée Print

Image: 25 x 25 cm

Framed: 40 x 40 cm

Unique

Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition

Description:

In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.

The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.

Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.

In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.

If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.

-Iskra Vetlichkova

SOLD

Giclée Print

Image: 25 x 25 cm

Framed: 40 x 40 cm

Unique

Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition

Description:

In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.

The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.

Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.

In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.

If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.

-Iskra Vetlichkova

SOLD

Giclée Print

Image: 25 x 25 cm

Framed: 40 x 40 cm

Unique

Exhibited at "Art Salon Budapest - Interthinking" exhibition

Description:

In FIGURES, I pay homage to Victor Vasarely by reflecting on the geometric harmony and dynamic use of color that make his art enduring. By alternating red and blue circles, I aim to create a rhythmic grid that invites the viewer into an optical challenge. This interaction between shape and color becomes a dialogue between the artwork and the observer, a conversation I seek to capture in this piece.

The four images I created echo this dialogue, drawing inspiration from Vasarely's structured compositions and vivid color palettes. Each image explores the relationship between squares and circles, a hallmark of his work. The use of vibrant reds and deep blues is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a nod to Vasarely’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and repetition. Through this approach, I hope to carry his pioneering spirit into today's visual culture.

Figures 1 and 4, positioned diagonally, create an illusion of depth and movement through intricate line work that only reveals itself upon closer inspection. This careful detailing produces a sense of light emerging from seemingly nowhere, exploring the interplay of color, lines, and shapes.

In contrast, Figures 2 and 3 introduce a more contemporary twist. I believe it was Coco Chanel who said that fashion must represent the current era, and whoever represents it best, wins. I'm not quite sure what it means to win or lose when it comes to art, but I do think this statement applies to fashion and art in general. We are children of our time, and the only thing we can aspire to is to honor the legacy of the minds that changed our past and bring their look to the eyes of today.

If I were to define the way I see the world today, I would describe it as a vast calculator, constantly adding what propels us forward and subtracting what we no longer need. This process, for better or worse, is what shapes us. Like any evolving idea, the advancement of a shared culture is vital. The culture surrounding algorithmic art draws upon recent decades, where nostalgia converges with the raw power of computation to bring to light what was once hidden—like a giant magnifying glass. Engaging in this dialogue, I aim to connect with the reference work through pixels and the intricate patterns that emerge beneath deceptively simple forms, as seen in Figures 1 and 4.

-Iskra Vetlichkova