Fueling the Blockchain Art Movement: Wen Aaron Doesn't Shut Up
Aaron Vick, a futurist and early stage startup expert, has always been ahead of his time. He once wrote an article for Entrepreneur theorizing the possible future, but they rejected it, claiming it was too outlandish. But Aaron knew that the future was already here, and he was determined to make his vision a reality.
So, he took matters into his own hands and documented his journey of making the article available forever on the blockchain. From there, he embarked on a mission to create the future through satirical, mixed media art, embracing all aspects of fringe technology, including large language models, generative art utilities, and Web3.
Despite being rejected by mainstream outlets, Aaron's work has gained a cult following, as he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the digital world. Through his art, he aims to increase awareness of what is possible and inspire others to join him in shaping a more creative and innovative future.
But even as he embraces the cutting edge of technology, Aaron knows the importance of taking a break and stepping away from the screen. "True mastery," he says, "comes from knowing when to turn off your devices and go touch grass." Wise words from a man who knows that the future is not just about technology, but also about staying grounded and connected to the world around us.
Piece made with seed images, selfies, selfie seed images, aaron's face, me, my prompts, my fingers, my mouse, photoshop edits, and whatever else I did to make this for you. Yes, those are my eyes.