“selfie me(Dolly)”
Video, 2023
About the artwork
“selfie me(Dolly)” is a video piece from my latest and continuously evolving collection “performing Anatomies”, stemming from my second custom-trained AI model. This model has been trained using diverse bodily poses, daily actions, and a touch of the distinctive aesthetic reminiscent of the 1970s era.
I think of the works as “microcosmic performances" extracted from the fabric of daily existence. Each piece encapsulates mundane moments and familiar scenarios. While universally relatable, these depictions are elevated by a nuanced interplay of wit and irony, infusing them with a distinctive flavor. The resulting amalgam is an assortment of absurd, illogical, and whimsically surreal episodes plucked from the canvas of ordinary life.
Custom-trained AI model (BDSTYL) by Dancevatar
AI video created with Deforum Stable Diffusion Notebook (v0.7.1)
Sound design by Dancevatar - AI Audio created by Dancevatar & ccO tracks (Re-mixed) Artist’s Genre: #metatheater #performanceAi
Audio explanation
Listen to Dancevatar discuss this work.
Suzana, known by her moniker @dancevatar, is a cross-media artist and performance maker who's been exploring Performance NFT Art since the early waves of 2021. She holds BA, BFA, and MFA degrees in dance and fine arts and has studied Blockchain Technology and digital currencies through a dedicated course at UNIC in Cyprus.
Her recent practice navigates the nuanced landscape of contemporary society, delving into the intersections of digital culture, emergent WEB3 technologies, open-source protocols, Artificial Intelligence, NFTs, and the ever-expanding metaverse. Suzana has garnered support from the Cyprus Ministry of Culture, a testament to the resonance of her work, which has been collected by The Cyprus State Gallery and several discerning digital art collectors. By merging traditional art forms with cutting-edge technologies, she invites audiences to contemplate the profound intersections of art, technology, and societal shifts.