Imperfection makes us human, while technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and mysterious. In this age of AI, jonCates' AI Glitch Western Art explores our ever-evolving world of machines and the artistry of computer errors. His latest MakersPlace exclusive, "MOLLYSMILK," combines traditional symbols of Memento Mori with his signature Glitch Art and generative AI styles.
A skull made of milk appears to undergo a surreal transformation. Computers calculate. Synthetic flowers come to life. Meticulously rendered details decohere. Prairie apples petrify into precious stones. Ephemeral artifacts feel more real than the fleeting nature of technology.
"Whose skull is this?" Cates sets the scene with his Ghosttown™ micro-narrative, a short poetic text that accompanies the art. It reads: "Aunt Molly watched The Young Miss Nancy Moore walk to the table, carrying fresh milk. Crystal clear. Her days were numbered." Considering this story in the context of Memento Mori (Latin for "Remember that you must die") reveals the lore of his Glitch Art world-building.
Creating Glitch Art since the 1990s, jonCates is widely recognized as a founder and key figure in Glitch Art. He brings the histories of both art and technology to his Digital Art. He paints the past to envision our futures by embracing imperfections. His MakersPlace one of ones are haunted by the spirits of our Fourth Industrial Revolution, whispering to you: Remember your imperfections!
