SWEET DREAMS
Video, 2023
About the artwork
This body of work represents the illusive qualities of the dream realm - how our hallucinogenic surroundings can disperse and transform at a glance and take us through an unpredictable journey of illogic randomness as our subconscious feeds us subliminal messages of our fears, desires and everything in between. Amidst these roads, lay scattered mattresses intertwined with contorted appendage. With contrasting elements of comfort and danger, this ominous recital creates a false sense of security to the observer while snippets of bustling traffic echo through eerie lullabies. Text prompted video animation (RunwayML), audio layering/mixing and video/audio collation. Sound design by: dio / belowsubconscious.
Audio explanation
Listen to Belowsubconscious discuss this work.
Belowsubconscious is a creator who merges the concepts of surrealism and distortion through the lens of AI tools. Within this space, visual scenes defy conventional logic, encapsulating the intricacies of an otherworldly reality. Her creative journey begins with generating text-prompted images rooted in an initial idea and evolves through iterative processes, where numerous versions are meticulously crafted until a compelling vision materializes, translating into a video.
Additionally, Belowsubconscious thoughtfully selects a soundscape that harmonizes with the animation, considering the emotions evoked by the visuals and choosing sounds that complement them. Between visual and auditory elements, Belowsubconscious navigates the synthesis of surrealism, AI-driven exploration, and meticulous craftsmanship. This approach unveils a world where the illogical finds its own poetic logic.