Bear to Bull (B2B)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
Inspired by a dialogue with Artist Pancakepie360, our conversation explored themes of parties, parades, and the impact of vehicles and mobility in creating distances between people. We agreed on the concept of a party that would bridge these gaps, unifying the entire community in a grand parade. From this single conversation, we developed words for a shared prompt, leading to the creation of two videos. Each video reflects the distinct perspective and style of its respective artist.
The Niceaunties AI film, 'Bear to Bull' (B2B), is showcased as a hopeful and joyful holiday parade. It symbolises the transition in the crypto market and various intermediary experiences, depicted through animals that have escaped earthly zoos to seek asylum in the Auntieverse, thus celebrating the festive spirit. This film echoes an earlier AI film by Niceaunties, 'Truly Free,' which featured an interview with animals yearning for freedom in the wild. The animal theme aligns with Pancakepie360’s artistic vision, a recurring subject in his work. This AI film by Niceaunties features an interpretation of his namesake, combining a pancake with his favorite animal, the pig. This collaboration represents the joy of the festive season and the shared creative expression of both artists.
This AI film B2B was created, animated, and edited by Niceaunties in the programmes Dalle3, Magnific.ai and Runwayml.
AI generated music by Niceaunties, Sound design by Niceaunties.
Audio explanation
Listen to Niceaunties and Pancakepie360 discuss this work.
Niceaunties, a designer and AI artist rooted in Singapore, draws inspiration from the women in her family and the intriguing world of 'auntie culture'. Delving into themes of aging, beauty, personal freedom, and the nuances of everyday life, Niceaunties expresses her artistic vision through the mediums of generative and digital art. Her creations are marked by an amalgamation of surrealism, fantasy, and the vibrant aesthetics of kawaii culture.
Pancakepie360, born in California before the turn of the millennium, follows a distinctive artistic process. Their creative journey often commences with a concept, brought to life through the utilization of prompts and images. Alternatively, inspiration strikes during explorations of specific series on the MidJourney platform, leading to the development of captivating moving clips. The subsequent step involves curating the ideal soundtrack, either by discovering an existing song or crafting a new one. The editing process is a harmonious dance with the music, resulting in a seamless fusion of visuals and sound. Every clip imported into their project undergoes meticulous scrutiny, with multiple versions considered to select the most compelling one. As the project takes shape, Pancakepie360 diligently observes its evolution, exporting and immersing themselves in the viewing experience, iteratively refining their work.
Pancakepie360's initial encounter with AI transpired through platforms like Instagram, where they stumbled upon mind-boggling images that left them intrigued and perplexed. Timmolloyart's remarkable creations captured their attention, prompting Pancakepie360 to delve into MidJourney. They joined the platform in November 2022, embarking on an obsession that has consumed every moment of their day since.
Before venturing into the realm of AI artistry, Pancakepie360's artistic journey began in early childhood. They commenced playing music and drawing at the age of 6, and by 11, they were already exploring the world of film, filming and editing videos alongside family and friends using Adobe Premiere. This multifaceted journey persisted throughout their life, fueled by a profound love for music, writing, and drawing. In college, they pursued their passion, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in film. Post-college, music continued to be a significant aspect of their life, accompanied by a growing focus on writing and intermittent bouts of drawing. While film endeavors transitioned into found footage and experimental video editing, Pancakepie360's artistic exploration remained dynamic and diverse.