We Are Good
Video, 2023
About the artwork
We are Good' is a story set in the Auntieverse about two solitary characters who find companionship in each other. In a dense cityscape reminiscent of Hong Kong, an encounter takes place between an auntie with a cat's face and a cat with an auntie's face. Drawn to each other, the auntie brings the stray cat home, leading to lively party scenes with friends. Their celebration is interrupted by a knock on the kitchen window: a nosy neighbor complaining about the noise and reminiscing about quieter times. This interaction reveals the auntie's formerly lonely life before the cat's arrival. In response to the neighbor's complaint, the cat first says 'I'm good,' but then changes to 'we are good,' indicating a newfound sense of unity and companionship. The story explores themes of identity, connection, joy, and comfort.
This AI film 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 discuss this work.
Niceaunties is a contemporary artist and designer based in Singapore. Drawing inspiration from the influential women in her family and the distinct 'auntie culture,' her work explores themes of ageing, beauty, personal freedom, and everyday life through AI and digital art. Her life experiences and architectural training inform the conceptual basis of her pieces, while her focus on the nuanced behaviours of 'aunties' highlights the culture prevalent in Asian communities.
These women, embodying a spectrum from strange and funny to mean and kind, profoundly influenced the artist's early life and creative narrative, laying the foundation for the unique storytelling of "Niceaunties." Exploring themes like aging, beauty, personal freedom, and the nuances of everyday life, Niceaunties expresses her 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.
Influenced by surreal art, fantasy, and kawaii culture, Niceaunties' art champions empowerment and self-expression.