Laszlo Xalieri

Axolotls: alternate transformations 1 of 3

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Jan 19, 2023 at 8:01pmWeb
Show threadLaszlo XalieriJan 19, 2023

Axolotls: alternate transformations 2 of 3

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Show threadLaszlo XalieriJan 19, 2023

Axolotls: alternate transformations 3 of 3

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Show threadEyelingJan 19, 2023
@xalieri That's a new approach. Different from your other works. Are you working in a planned direction or are you going with the flow?
Show threadLaszlo XalieriJan 19, 2023
@eyeling It's a divergence from the tokusatsu series, where human capacity is amplified (for good or bad) by hybridization with animal forms. It's a contrast with the typical Western view, where "bestial" is always "lesser". I'm still exploring the horror/fascination reaction to see how it compares to more typical prejudices with respect to race or visible deformations. Next step is to try to put these back in human social contexts.
Show threadEyelingJan 19, 2023
@xalieri I'm trilled to see these develop further! Yours is practically the only AI based art around here I'm looking forward to see.
Show threadLaszlo XalieriJan 19, 2023
@eyeling Thank you! There's a ton of space to explore in these models for something genuine and evocative -- especially if you push into areas where the distortions and anatomical flaws are features instead of annoyances. Horror/surreal works are ideal and fit with my writing (which I consider my main venture). Anyway, here's a (tentative, unpolished) sample of what I mean by "social context"... Inevitably, humor elements creep in.