Celebrating a New Chapter in NYC
Los Angeles-based NFT artist Ellie Pritts has taken a bold leap into New York City’s art scene with her debut solo exhibition, “In the Screen I am Everything.” This colorful show at bitforms gallery is not just her first in NYC; it’s also a creative culmination of her journey into the world of NFTs and digital art.
The Multilayered NFT Magic
The exhibition showcases eight stunning animations available for minting as NFTs on Ethereum, illuminating the gallery with a technicolor glow. The unique charm of this exhibition lies in Pritts’ multilayered artistic process, seamlessly blending digital and physical art.
From Therapeutic to Profitable
Pritts isn’t your typical artist; she stumbled into the NFT realm in 2021 when she started minting her own video art. “I had this cache of video art that I thought no one would care about,” she stated. But the blockchain boom surprised her, proving that even humble beginnings can sprout into something lucrative.
Navigating Health Challenges with AI
Reflecting on her artistic journey, Pritts faced unexpected health challenges that shifted her creative direction. A degenerative neurological condition stifled her ability to play cello and sketch, pushing her towards technology. “I wasn’t ready for that news. The doctors told me my abilities wouldn’t come back, making me reliant on AI, a partner in my artistic journey,” she shared.
Artificial Intelligence: A New Ally
Her show opens with “Relative Minor,” a mesmerizing work created by Stable Diffusion, portraying a feminine face morphing through colors. Here, Pritts cleverly uses AI to harness themes from her dream journals, translating subconscious prompts into stunning visuals. “It’s fascinating,” she said, “the AI sees things in my mind that I can’t express.”
Flower Power with a Digital Twist
In her “Fleur Glitch” series, flowers bloom and fade, reminiscent of nature meeting technology. The animations captured on vibrant giclee prints fuse organic beauty with glitch art, creating mesmerizing portals. Pritts skillfully intertwines her footage with digital abstractions; it’s a shining example of how technology can enhance the beauty of nature.
Self-Exploration through Digital Landscapes
The exhibition’s finale captivates viewers with six framed screens displaying Pritts’ surreal animations. Incorporating her own image, the work culminates in a celebration of self-exploration. Through AI, she creates a portrait of herself that transcends her physical limitations, allowing her to visualize a more powerful version of herself.
The Future: Unwritten and Bright
The show’s title piece projects Pritts in a thought-provoking pose against a greenscreen backdrop, representing her transition into a new phase of life and art. “If I wasn’t alive right now, many doors could be closing for me,” she reflected. But instead, the artist feels new opportunities arising from her use of AI and blockchain technology.
Closing Thoughts
Pritts encourages artists to adopt a mindset of possibility: “Instead of doubting, think, ‘I can do anything.’ AI has opened new doors for me that I never dreamed possible.” As the technology continues to evolve, so does Pritts’ journey. With ethereal animations and NFTs at her disposal, her future in the art world appears as colorful as her creations.
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