Cuteness reimagined by artificial intelligence.

The GANOODLES Collection emerged from a playful exploration into reimagining some of my own hand-drawn characters through the lens of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). These artworks offer a glimpse into the world of GAN art from circa 2020, reflecting the capabilities and idiosyncrasies of nascent generative adversarial networks during this period.

Central to this collection lies the blend of precise hand-drawn illustrations with the unpredictable magic of emerging generative technology. I began by feeding my own hand-drawn characters into a generative adversarial network (GAN), which transformed them into unique and unexpected forms. From these, I selected the most intriguing shapes and reworked them by hand.

The GANOODLES project unfolded through multiple iterative phases and collections. Among these is the GANOODLE [Async Edition] (featured below), an ever-changing digital artwork that harnesses the distinct capabilities of async.art for dynamic programmability.

-

Blockchain authenticated digital editions and collections:

Spotlights

• Exhibition / Crypto Art Events Virtual Exhibition (2020) [+]

• Exhibition / BCA x SuperWorld Miami AR Takeover (2022) [+]

• Press / Between meat and machine (2023) [+]

• Exhibition / MOCA Room 105 Genesis Exhibition (2024) [+]

• Feature / The Definitive Timeline of Early AI Art on Eth (2024) [+]

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Playform for providing the GAN foundation; oculardelusion for the invaluable PR and communications support; Async for introducing the programmable innovation; the teams at digital art platforms KnownOrigin, NiftyGateway, and SuperRare; and to every collector and supporter who has been part of this journey!