Hi.

I had no idea where to post this so I asked a Hive friend. And I was advised to do it in Gems as this is a general space.

I rarely like any NFT that has no use case or close to none in the blockchain. Ironically or not, I also believe we should also appreciate Art at its value, beyond the monetary one.

Today I am presenting you "In My Mind" - an artistic interpretation done by an Art Professor from Germany.
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Talking about the idea beyond this NFT with its creator the other day, she decided to also write a text for the Hive community so that I would come and share it with you. And I hope you'll like it. I take it as a fair introspection.
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What she needs is a simple vote, if not a bid, and a closed sale. Some appreciation would also do.

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In my mind

A unique digital artwork by AnaSE | 1 on-1 edition

To grow beauty, we must first open our minds, plant meaningful seeds, and return frequently to nurture the sprouts with tenderness and appreciation. This work is inspired by my imaginary father.

Despite his masculine appearance, he's always willing to display his real beauty with pride and integrity - a garden of delicate, intense, and vibrantly colored ideas that bloom to the delight of the world. This future creator doesn’t fit in a box, doesn’t have any labels attached, and doesn’t chase any status construct.

The inspiration for this image came from a series of interconnected questions: how do we want our future to look? What are the values we want to inherit and carry over time? Can we transition to a fully digital future in a less disruptive way? Can we build a new, more nurturing reality based on kindness, strength, and meaning? How can we avoid the possibility of systemic harm from unequal access, costs, and standards? How can we repair the serious and long-term harm inflicted on so many people by propaganda, hatred, false information, shame, and self-doubt?

My art emerges from my impulse to explore these questions, to dive inside an introspective process, and to come out instinctively in an aesthetic gesture addressing the observer. I need to go beyond the rational limits, beyond thinking and measuring. My images are a floating surface with a philosophical depth that is both collective and personal. I am exploring biophilic structures that can generate a subversive alternative.

My aesthetic approach depicts human vulnerability in the face of a potential future based on an increasingly trembling reality. It is meant to challenge the status quo and address themes regarding gender, identity, and inclusiveness. I hide my metaphors in colors, symbols, and composition.

For creating this first digital portrait I used sketching as a starting point and worked towards the final image using a combination of digital tools, including AI prompting.

Thank you!

May it come back 10 times more!"

This text above belongs to Ana, you can find her as @aUXpilgrim on Twitter if you wish to follow her Tweets or what she creates from time to time.

Zpek says THANK YOU also for taking the time to read this article!