The Cyber Sunflower 賽博朋克向日葵

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Date made : 2023

Medium and support : 3D Modeling, AI generative music, Blender

Co-curated with : Kimbol (Mauritius, digital artist)

Limited to 144 Editions

This artwork aims to offer a multifaceted exploration of Vincent van Gogh's home stories through an immersive 3D digital art experience. Utilizing advanced techniques like 3D modeling and AI-generated music, we recreate the vibrancy of Van Gogh's sunflowers, inviting viewers into a fresh world of beauty and emotion. These works are not just art; they are heartfelt expressions, immersed in Van Gogh's colorful world, accompanied by music, as if wandering through a sunflower field.

Collected by the Van Gogh Sites Foundation and the Van Gogh Village Museum on March 30, 2024, this artech piece will be exhibited alongside other works in the Sunflower Exhibition planned by the foundation in the Netherlands in the second half of this year.

Drawing inspiration from Van Gogh's timeless Sunflowers series, I embarked on a journey to infuse this classic masterpiece with a contemporary flair. Employing a combination of traditional lighting techniques and digital artistry, I reimagined the iconic painting but in 3D. Keeping the Gen Z vibe in mind, I opted for a modern approach of using chrome materials, lending a sleek and captivating aesthetic to the artwork. 

The use of colorful and dynamic lighting further captivate the audience, inviting them to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of the sunflowers. The artwork blossoms & unfurl while butterflies gracefully dance around, symbolizing themes of connection, growth, and renewal as it is also found in nature. "The Cyber Sunflower Beyond the Canvas" invites you to explore the harmonious fusion of iconic art and cutting-edge technology, paving the way for a vibrant and innovative future.