Details about Artworks and the Creative Process:
What sets this collection apart from others? What makes it unique in the vast landscape of AI-generated images?
Many important details go unnoticed when observing the finished image without understanding the work that preceded it. Let’s share with you where the ideas came from and how the creative process unfolded.
This first series of images, predominantly in a fictional photographic style, was meticulously conceived, considering each element present in the image. Unlike the common approach to AI-generated images, which often uses a primary base and adds elements to differentiate them, the artist and creator of the “Fractal Echoes of Ada” project adopted a different approach. She used her knowledge in Visual Arts to conceptualize, draw, and then construct the images with artificial intelligence tools and image editing software.
Each detail is specific and unique to each representation of Ada in her universe. Countless hours were dedicated throughout many months in 2023. Similar to the creation of a traditional work of art, all images were digitally constructed and finalized manually.
The choice of Ada’s eye color, selected as “blue” in all manifestations across the multiverses, is a significant detail. This choice expresses the genuine intention that “the eyes are the mirror of the soul.” Ada is present in the “soul” of all her manifestations, as fragments of her primordial essence. This subtlety is a way of expressing that, despite physical differences, the essence remains the same. Ada is contained in all her fractals. Additional variations in Ada Lovelace’s physiognomy are observed, depending on the desired degree of characteristics.
The images that served as the basis for creating all Adas came from existing portrait paintings of Ada Lovelace, such as Alfred d’Orsay’s painting in 1822, the English painter Margaret Sarah Carpenter’s painting in 1836, Daguerreotype records by Antoine Claude in 1846, and painter Henry Phillips in 1852. In addition to these visual references, the visionary artist also conducted genealogical research on Ada Lovelace to understand patterns of familial biotypes preceding and succeeding her. With these references in hand, she embarked on the journey to combine various biotype variations. In specific series, she added traits of other iconic women, notable figures in our world history, intending to portray their individualities in each of the Adas. This creative process was crucial to enrich the subsequent narrative, enabling the development of their stories in different realities with a wide range of possibilities. This is a sincere tribute to Ada Lovelace and many women who made a difference throughout our history. Their essence will be personified in this transcendental entity of “Ada,” represented in the entirety of this project, which will continue to exist in each image in this almost filmic narrative of fantastic realism in the multiverse.
Long-Term Vision:
This is just the beginning of ideas; many other stories and partnerships may arise from this starting point. The narrative begins here but does not end here; on the contrary, it is the starting point, the first collection of “Fractal Echoes of Ada.” The long-term vision is to create a creative world of references and possibilities, leveraging technological advances for artistic creations. As our human experiences progress, art has the potential to identify the directions of the future and reflect on our time, culture, and memory.
Supporting the Community:
We recognize that art is a force that transcends the individual and becomes a catalyst for collectivity. In our view, art is a link that connects ideas, people, and practices, promoting the growth and strengthening of the community. It is through this understanding that we commit to allocate a portion of the profits from the sale of “Fractal Echoes of Ada” NFTs to boost other artistic projects within the Cardano community and future partnerships.
We believe that by reinvesting part of the gains in the community, we are contributing to the flourishing of a vibrant and sustainable artistic ecosystem. This commitment not only strengthens the network of creatives but also solidifies the idea that individual success is interconnected with collective success. By supporting other projects, we seek to create a cycle of prosperity where each achievement positively reverberates throughout the artist community, driving innovation, expression, and collaboration.
As the “Fractal Echoes of Ada” project thrives, we hope that this commitment becomes a source of inspiration for others, fostering a culture of mutual support and shared growth. Together, we will shape a scenario where art not only reflects the beauty of our humanity but also becomes an active force in building a more creative and inclusive future.