Surreal 100: Fairyland

Welcome to Fairyland, an ethereal garden of hallucinatory shapes and colors, filled with hidden secrets and enigmatic lifeforms. This ’Surreal 100’ series piece builds on an abstract foundation, created in a random way, setting the stage for details and characters to materialize. The workflow is inspired by classic surrealist techniques such as frottage and decalcomania.

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Hipster Odyssey III: The Mosaic of Modernity

Welcome to the final episode in the history of the cool. As the 20th century unfolded, the term ’hipster’—originally coined in the 1940s to describe jazz aficionados who adopted the lifestyle of their music idols—evolved into a cultural mosaic as varied as the century itself.

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Surreal 100: Never Quit Dreaming

The ’Surreal 100’ series celebrates a century of Surrealism (1924-2024) by showcasing 100 surrealistic works from Olio Imaginarium, demonstrating how surrealist techniques can be enhanced in the era of generative AI.

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World Expo 2050: Art & Fantasy

Welcome to ’Art & Fantasy,’ the visionary chapter of ’World Expo 2050’—a collection of 100 themed islands that present human creativity across epochs. Far beyond the history of art, this series reaches into the realms of fantasies, myths, and utopias. Immerse yourself in vivid mini-worlds sculpted from imagination, redefining the museum experience.

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World Expo 2050: Science & Nature

Discover ’Science & Nature,’ expansion of the ’World Expo 2050’ series, with 66 thematic islands showcasing scientific milestones, natural wonders, and architectural feats. This collection redefines museum exhibitions, offering immersive experiences within floating mini-universes, each full of life and detail.

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World Expo 2050: History & Culture

The World Expo 2050 reimagines the concept of exhibition, moving beyond the traditional confines of museums to create spectacular themed floating islands—each a microcosm of human achievement and imagination.

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Codex Machina

Welcome to Codex Machina – a long-lost imaginary thesaurus of jaw-dropping engineering achievements that, for various reasons, have faded into obscurity. Prepare to be amazed by ancient machines that defy both logic and practicality – true feats of fantastical mechanics where grandiose appearance proudly overshadows function.

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Supercharged Reality XL

’Supercharged Reality XL’ explores our evolving perception of the nature—the fine line where reality meets illusion. Will the hyper-real become the new standard? Does it matter if environments are real or AI-created?

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Metamorphosis

Life, in all its complexity, emerges from the rudimentary elements of the Earth. As the cycle of life dictates, these bodies will eventually disintegrate back into the very elements from which they originated. Elements of nature and the human body intertwine in these portraits, inviting viewers to reflect on our bodily metamorphosis.

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Graphics Made Real

”Graphics Made Real”, rooted in Material Design, combines abstract graphic design elements with tangible textures and intricate lighting of real-world environments. Visuals were designed for Ars Fennica’s branding purposes 2023.

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