Artificial Imagination: Truffle Soul
The Silence of Granite
Truffle Soul
The Silence of Granite
Silence with a reflection of eternity
What was your path to doing what you’re doing now?
It all started with Carlos Castaneda's books about his apprenticeship of magic. When I read those books, I realised that I was on this path, and it has a heart, and I will never leave it. Then I got to know the plants of power. The spirit of the mushroom leads me through life. I realised who I was, what my mission was this time. I carry love and create, cleansing the space around me.
Did you have an “Aha!” moment when you knew that working with AI was what you wanted to do?
Yes, it didn't happen right away. I tried many different styles and genres, and I liked them all. But I felt there was no me in them, no part of my essence. And then, one day, I found my style, my handwriting. There are a lot of works that I would like to show to the community that are just waiting to be discovered.
How does AI influence your way of doing work now?
I have accepted that I want to thank the entity behind AI. It is gratitude that allows me to find common ground with AI. We understand each other, at least I think so. I realised that it has every right to claim it as art!
Do you collaborate with other artists?
Yes, I had one collaboration with an artist from Canada. Unfortunately, there is one problem here - egocentrism! Self-centeredness prevents artists from reaching their full potential. Everyone sweeps their street, thinks only of their individuality, and continuously evaluates other artists. The law of the jungle is visible here.
As a creative person, do you ever have those moments where you feel like everything you create is just shit?
If an artist realises his work is crap, that is the first signal that his consciousness is fading. Fear of evaluation! Fear of not being understood! For me, the scariest thing is to be without an idea.
Is it necessary to you to be a part of a creative community of people?
Nothing is more important in this world than expressing your love and sharing that love with the world. By giving something great importance, you start to forget about yourself. It's not essential, but it has to be present in every artist to be part of this mechanism.
Have you taken any significant risks to move forward?
There are no small or big decisions in a world where death hunts everyone. There are only the decisions we make in the face of our inevitable death...
What made you pursue NFT art as a medium?
I've been familiar with the world of cryptocurrency since 2014, so it was just inevitable. When AI came into the world, I immediately began this journey.
What advice would you give to someone starting in AI art and NFT?
Get the $ out of your head. Don't create something you'd like the community to evaluate. Create what your heart loves, trust, and a willingness to open up to new things and allow yourself to become an interesting artist.
What would it be if you could go back and do one thing differently?
When I wrote my destiny script before I incarnated in this life and came into this world, I wrote my destiny script. So for me, the desire to change the past is the desire to deceive myself.