They are the keepers of the lost conversation, the echoes of thoughts and a moment of clarity that linger on the edge of consciousness.

The Silent Harbinger of Clarity

Let us pause and ponder in the middle of the discord of this relentless world. Rediscover the solace and affirmation we so frequently overlook. Remember to appreciate each step, for the 'uniglow' of even just tiny victories illuminates the route to greater heights.

AI + Blender + PS
10fps GIF 
2200×3000 px

That Uniglow We Tend To Forget

⊛ ai + blender + ps
1920x1920 px

by lykai, June 2023

You hold the key to my growth and openness

with each rising dawn, our g'morning shared a moment's shine,
now, a permanent greeting in the vault, a cherished sign.
a wake up call of how we met, in each line we say,
in simple words, admiration and respect can be found in unexpected ways.

Lykai x AI x PS, 2023.
3810 × 2194 px

𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚

When I first laid eyes on Tjo's "ROugE", it evoked thoughts of the challenges and conflicts our world grapples with, particularly the heartbreaking wars that impact innocent children. 

Conversely, that bold red hue brought to mind how we employ this colour as a symbol of protection in Chinese culture. We often share tales of scaring away 'monsters' during Chinese New Year celebrations using the colour red.

So, in a sense, I forged a connection between these two aspects: the red serving as a shield for those children, and perhaps a subtle nod to the incredible strength they display amidst the chaos. "inner child protective ROugE", paying homage to Tjo's "ROugE".

inner child protective ROugE

In nine seconds, I've etched a silent memoir of estrangement and love. A faceless rabbit, echoing my father's stoic presence - his zodiac sign and our Asian upbringing's emotional barriers. We hop, shift, and glitch into a pair of running shoes, frame by frame of expressionism, memories born from our shared passion. But then, flames consume them, a painful rupture I don't know how to fix. 

Lykai x AI x PS (frame-by-frame digital painting), 2023.
2500 × 1750 px

𝙍𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙨

CONTACT #5

Isn't it amusing how we all perform this balancing act? Sometimes we're like the child, peeking through the facade of adulthood, clinging to simplicity and ignorance, while other times we strive to be like the bird, yearning to soar independently so that we can demonstrate our strength. It's as if we're constantly shifting between these two states, trying to find our place in a world that demands both responsibility and a touch of childlike wonder. But if you could only be one, would you rather be a child or a bird?

Lykai x AI x PS, 2023.
3584 × 5376 px

l'oiseau et l'enfant

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ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀᴄᴛ' is a collaborative collection by Lykai and Sivash, exploring patience and technology's intersection, blending the ethereal with neon, and examining humanity's connection with otherworldly beings through synthetic satellites. It comprises 44 unique AI co-created artworks, opening gateways to a world of cyber-poetry and limitless possibilities.

Galactic Ballet-36

CONTACT

⊛ This artwork serves as an open ticket to my next exploration of colour schemes and raw textural layering (soft pastels)—a self-advancement combining multiple manual techniques with AI.

4096 × 3378 px

Artwork by lykai, Dec 2023

the last supper

vision journey with no fixed return date ⊛

open ticket

Even in the most tangled situations, we find ways to hold onto the things we love, no matter how forbidden they may be. It's all about the delicate balance between conformity and rebellion—navigating fate's tentacles while clutching the sweet, forbidden cherry.

lykai x ai x ps, 2024.
3840  x 4800 px

until death do us part

Every moment holds the potential for richness or simplicity, much like the bittersweet taste of a cacao bean. Life flows swiftly; just as the swan gracefully accepts its fate, we too are a blend of fragility and resilience. Yet she's out here with her umbrella crafted with precision of hope, knowing she’s the curator of beauty and meaning in the unlikeliest of places, defined only by her perspective.

lykai x ai x ps, 2024.
3840  x 4800 px

showcased at NFT Paris 2024 and NFT Factory Paris, curated by Nox Gallery ⊛

senbazuru (千羽鹤)

PLAY CHAOS LIKE PUPPET SHOW

bidder edition for "victims blinded by false shades"—an exclusive low-reserve 1/1 for ART Market, curated by fakewhale ⊛

lykai x ai x ps, 2024.
3840  x 4800 px

piece of advice

bidder edition for "victims blinded by false shades"—an exclusive low-reserve 1/1 for ART Market, curated by fakewhale ⊛

piece of advice, bidder edition

"it’s a commitment sealed in red, sweet and bitter, like the pomegranate's bite. threads of fate loop tighter, binding consent and defiance into one. love here isn’t a choice—it’s a descent, an abduction, a promise whispered in the dark and tasted forever. " 

lykai  × sketch  × ai  × ps, 2024.
3840 × 4800 px

the eternal tie of marriage

Me: I would like you to answer my questions with just one word.
AI: Understood!

Me: Could you learn how to love? 
AI: Yes. 

Me: How? 
AI: Experience. 

Me: Like observe, analyse, and imitate? 
AI: Exactly. 

Me: But is that love? 
AI: No. 

lykai x sketch x ai x ps, 2024.
3960 × 2640 px

exclusively for ART MARKET: The State of Digital Humanism, curated by FAKEWHALE ⊛

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