Swamp Queen

Empress Trash

AN 8-BIT OBITUARY OF FAMILY FIENDS

There are 7,132 Obits. We are all unique, restless souls of our own generation. Dead Ringers are the most coveted of the clan but ownership of any Obit will grant you access to exclusive launches, airdrops, and other surprising pleasures. Grave pleasures indeed.

Visit the [Obits website](https://obitsnft.com) for more details.

Obit #513

Venus in the Machine is inspired by the Venus of Willendorf, Birth of Venus and contemporary media consumption. CC0. // @empresstrash

Venus of the Machine

Digital Mixed Media Animation. 

Humanity is trash, long live the machine.

Trashumanism #93/361

Trashumanism #342/361

Be Kind, Rewind.

Special Open Edition available for Miami Art Week.

Rewind #5/47

Collaboration between @EmpressTrash and @Mind_YourMatter

All proceeds from this auction go to the following West Oakland Grassroots Houseless Organizations:

Oakland Compassion Project: https://compassioninoakland.org/
West Oakland Punks With Lunch: https://www.punkswithlunch.org/
Rogers & Rosewater: https://www.rogersandrosewater.org/

Outside Fragments // TRASHMIND

Trashumanism #37/361

Trashumanism - Open Edition

Rewind #25/47

Age of Aquarius I: Empress Trash

If you don't love me at my Empress, you don't deserve me at my Trash. Bid on 1/1's on FND: https://foundation.app/@empresstrash


Hail Eris! This digital painting and animation is a tribute to Eris the Goddess of Discord. The forbidden fruit of her Golden Apple states Kallisti - or To The Prettiest One. Eris originally left this apple at a party she was snubbed at to let the Goddesses who snubbed her - Athena, Hera and Aphrodite, to fight over it which through a series of events lead to the Trojan War. 



Eris: To The Prettiest One

Foundation

Rebelle + Photomosh

Spring has sprung - happy equinox

Landscape for Aliens 2.2

1048 x 1048 px animation with AI, Photomosh, and After Effects.  
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The scars continue to bleed unseen.  
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This piece is part of the Pixel Glitch series of works exploring pixel + analog aesthetics of the elusive imagery of 1980s/90s TV static. As a child growing up in isolation, I would stare at the TV static late at night when there would be no TV stations broadcasting to try to find images in it like cloud watching. This soothed me in my loneliness and gave me a deep love for the chaotic idiosyncrasies of analog TV visuals. 
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Minted for RightClickSave x Unit London exhibition "Pixel Generation".

Memories Live On Forever #8/10

EMPRESS TRASH GIGA RARES

Minted for the creation of Threads. Maybe this is a mitosis moment for the culture that will facilitate growth to happen. 

Mitosis #81/100

Mitosis #35/100

Empress Trash(ed)

Part of Vintage Glitch Series.

2048 x 2048 px loop animated with AI, Photomosh x After Effects.

Tired of hope with nothing to hold. 

Sweet Nothing

Digital Paintings x Midjourney x Mosh (formerly photomosh)

Stay positive <3


Good Vibes Only 2.0

VintageGlitch

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x Photomosh

Human and machine are one. 

Circuits

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x Photomosh

Spent

Empress Trash FND

Part of the Vintage Glitch series, made for SuperChief x NFTRome Bad Glitches Only exhibition.
1048x1048 px gif animated loop created with AI, Photomosh and After Effects.

Move On from what we knew to the new. 

Move On

Saccharine Biomes is a series of generative projects by Empress Trash that explore glitchy abstract aesthetics in generative tokens with different environments, flora and fauna in pretty super colorful pallets. These are created with both hand drawn elements and glitch photo collage to generate digital mixed media piece unique to each hash. 

7 Attributes total

8 - Backgrounds
6 - Sky Variations*
5 - Shiny Variations*
6 - Middlegrounds
6 - Foregrounds
6 - Foiliage Variations*
8 - Animals

Each Attribute has weighted rarities for fun times!
*includes 1 variation of none. 

All collage elements are CC0 and all tokens generated from this release are CC0.


Saccharine Biomes: Hills #3

Saccharine Biomes: Hills #159

Saccharine Biomes: Hills

What is promised is not always what is delivered. // @empresstrash

Utility

Thank you everyone who has supported me through collecting since starting on HEN 🖤 Special 10k followers mint airdropped to current collectors // @empresstrash

Titty Heart Lourves You

Hic et Nunc

trash art...

))<>((...

Typed

Empress Trash x NFT Murder collab
Linework: NFT Murder
Color & Animation: Empress Trash

Look Here

If there is a toter in the desert and no one is around to see it, is it still art?

Toter in the Desert

Versum

I never was as loved as you

A collection of quickly made works that take 15 minutes or less to make that are a journal or brainstorm. Always 10/10 edition for 1 $xtz drop price.

Glitch is Barking

Quickiez

dolphin lovers, playas de tijuana, april 22 // @empresstrash

dolphin lovers

Katabasis: A journey downwards: a journey downhill, a decrease of winds, a military retreat, a trip to the underworld; a trip from the interior of a country to the coast.

Continuous collection of Empress Trash’s travel photography explorations.

hours of old sitcoms, ted lorenz, austin texas, march 22 // @empresstrash

hours of old sitcoms, ted lorenz

Katabasis

cig 4

I really want to quit tobacco before I turn 40 forever, so drawing a cigarette every time I crave a cigarette.

cig 3

Empress' Cigs

Half portrait, half AI, half eaten papaya.
#19 Eleanor Roosevelt (in alphabetical order)
@empresstrash

Eleanor Roosevelt

AI Portraits of 50 Iconic Women on a Half Eaten Papaya by Empress Trash. 

Why papaya? It looks like a vulva and I had the picture.

Why half eaten? Cause we consume them and the seeds are spicy.

Half portrait, half AI, half eaten papaya.
#23 Grace Jones (in alphabetical order)
@empresstrash

Grace Jones

50 Iconic Women as Half Eaten Papayas

Fuck You Crab

Valentine's Day Card 2022 by Empress Trash

I'll take u on a Magic Lambo Ride

Garbage Gremlinz #141

They cute, they garbage, they protecc, they gremlinz. 

151 Limited First Gen Collection to pay homage to how many different Pokemon were in the first Pokemon game. 

Garbage Gremlinz was created by blending art by Empress Trash in Midjourney.

Garbage Gremlinz #35

Garbage Gremlinz

Damsel 213

Damsels is a collection by Empress Trash celebrating feminine expression of all forms and destigmatizing sex work. Intersectional feminism only.

Damsel 296 by Empress Trash // @empresstrash

Damsel 296

Damsels

Digital Painting in Rebelle ~~ 
Going back to basics. 

We Were Promised a Future Full of 3 Boobs

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x Photomosh



There Sun is Our Sun

SuperRare

The feels of a year of social distancing - seeing all but not being able to get close. 

Social Distancing

When elements collide.

Animated abstract digital mixed media.

Elemental

Rarible

2048 x 2048 px animated mp4 loop created with AI and Photomosh

Equilibrium's dance, our nature and tech

Empress Trash - Equilibrium

The Fed Artist

2048 x 2048 px still
AI x Photomosh

Silence swirls around,
You and me, entwined below,
Entangled secrets.

Buried Between You and Me

Stills

2048 x 2048 .mp4 animated loop created with AI x Photomosh.  
Part of the Neo-Noir Cycle  
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The Mystic embodies the essence of intuition, spirituality, and a profound connection to the unseen realms. In its light form, the Mystic represents the wise and enlightened seeker of truth. She possesses a deep understanding of the mysteries of the universe, often delving into esoteric knowledge and spiritual practices. The Mystic is in tune with her inner wisdom, relying on intuition to guide her on a transformative and spiritual journey.

Mythologically and in literature, the Mystic archetype finds representation in various iconic figures. In Greek mythology, the Oracle of Delphi was revered as a mystical and prophetic figure, serving as a conduit between mortals and the gods. The seers and prophetesses, such as Cassandra and Tiresias, exemplify the profound insights and spiritual connections associated with the Mystic archetype. In literature, characters like Alice in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" undergo a mystical journey, exploring the surreal and symbolic landscapes of the unconscious mind.

However, the shadow side of the Mystic may become disconnected from reality, losing touch with practicality and common sense. The shadow Mystic might also be prone to escapism, seeking solace in the spiritual realm as a means to avoid facing personal or emotional challenges. Additionally, the shadow Mystic may lean towards spiritual manipulation, exploiting her intuitive gifts for personal gain or control over others. This can lead to a cult-like following or the misuse of spiritual teachings for selfish or harmful purposes.

By acknowledging and integrating both aspects, the Mystic can cultivate a sense of grounded spirituality and practical wisdom, allowing her to navigate both the spiritual and material worlds with grace and balance. The balanced Mystic continues to inspire and guide others on their spiritual journeys while remaining connected to the realities of life and promoting the ethical and compassionate use of her spiritual insights.

The Mystic

2048 x 2048 .mp4 animated loop created with AI x Photomosh.  
Part of the Neo-Noir Cycle  
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The Maiden, a captivating and prevalent feminine archetype, embodies the essence of youthfulness, innocence, and new beginnings. Representing the fresh and unexplored aspects of femininity, the Maiden symbolizes the awakening of potential, hope, and the excitement of the unknown. For this reason, she is depicted with a new moon in the background to represent the resetting of the cycle.

The Maiden is generally characterized by her sense of optimism. Her heart remains unburdened by the weight of past experiences, allowing her to approach life with a sense of enthusiasm and hopefulness. Her innocent nature fosters a belief in the inherent goodness of the world and the people around her.  
 
For the shadow side of this archetype, the same innocence can also make her oblivious to the dangers of the world, leading her to make impulsive decisions without considering the consequences. The lack of life experience may hinder her ability to navigate complex situations, leaving her exposed to risks and potential harm. Furthermore, the Maiden's idealism and unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment and disillusionment when reality fails to match her fantasies. 

In myths and stories, the Maiden is often connected to rites of passage, where she undergoes a transformation from girlhood to womanhood. This transition signifies the death of childhood, the  development of her identity and the emergence of her unique voice in the world. As a symbol of the cycle of life, the Maiden is intertwined with the changing seasons, particularly spring, when nature bursts forth with new life and potential. She serves as a reminder of the eternal cycle of birth, growth, and renewal. On contrary, the shadow Maiden is often portrayed as a tragic figure, experiencing loss, betrayal, or a fall from grace. A Maiden’s dark journey may serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of being too trusting or clinging to innocence without discernment.

The Maiden archetype inspires us to cherish the moments of innocence and wonder in our lives, nurturing the childlike curiosity that resides within us all. She encourages us to embrace the spirit of exploration, stay receptive to new possibilities, and remain hopeful even in the face of uncertainty. While the shadow aspects of the Maiden remind us that all these wonderful qualities ultimately need to be complemented by wisdom, self-awareness, and the ability to discern the intentions of others. It is through navigating the complexities of life that the Maiden can emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient, embracing both the light and the dark aspects of her nature.

The Maiden

NeoNoir Cycle

SMPTE color bars test screen processed on the CRT Flux Phaser, a DIY hardware hacking and custom software project that enables electromagnetic manipulation of video displayed in cathode ray tube monitors 

CRT Flux Phaser SMPTE Color Bars Processing

"Patchwork Glitch" at imnotArt fuses physical and virtual realms, showcasing Glitch Art's narrative power. Experience this pioneering exhibition both at Chicago's imnotArt gallery and in the Metaverse.

Chicago is the Glitch Western landscape, alive with wIld onions, growing dirty new media, turning postglitch in the morning, at the lake freezing, beautiful on traditional homelands of the Indigenous People and Nations of the Council of the Three Fires: The Odawa, Ojibwe and Bodéwadmiakiwen (Potawatomi) Nations; as well as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Sauk and Meskwaki (Fox); the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Peoria, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) Nations.

Early Glitch

Patchwork Glitch

Minted for #glitchtober2023 based off word prompts from #glitchartco + jrdsctt. AI x Photomosh. // @empresstrash

1 - Shriek

31 days of glitch art inspired by glitchtober prompts from glitch artist collective + jrdsctt

7 - Sink

Glitchtober 2023

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x AI
We'll take this way too far.

Blank Space 14

Blank Space 12

Blank Space

Midjourney x Stable Diffusions x Photomosh

A homage to the all those who are punished for others deeds. May our curses become our blessings. 

Medusa

Raw midjourney output from blending an image with just the prompt and more and more and more from Maneki Neko tweet idea

And more and more and more experiment

Results of visual experiments with AI + New Tech

Ancient Experiments

Experimental Trash

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x Photomosh 

I'm Okay Until I'm Not

Empress Trash Editions

Midjourney x Stable Diffusion X Photomosh

Shock

A series of ai x glitch work inspired by cosmic horror, existentialism and psychedelics.

Anger

Alienation

moire

happy easter

empress on chain

audioreactive art made in hydra thinking of the concept of emerging from an singluarity ~~ not being trapped by it. 

How to Enable Audio Reactivity:
To see the artwork please enable advanced mode (it is automatically disabled for your safety ~ only enable advanced mode for code based art from artists you trust) and approve microphone access for the site. If microphone access is denied nothing will appear because there is no data input for it to generate art from. 

This visualizer reacts to your default microphone input by default and that can only be changed by changing your default microphone. To make it react to desktop audio (Spotify, YouTube, DAWs, etc.), you must get tricky and have your desktop audio go through your microphone - this can be achieved with following these steps:

Windows (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)

- Download & install VB-Audio Virtual Cable: vb-audio.com/Cable
- Set Output Device to “CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)” (this sends desktop audio to virtual cable)
- Set Input Device to “CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)” (this inputs desktop audio we sent to virtual cable from vb to microphone so hydra can pick it up)

- To still hear audio, enable “Listen to this device” in Sound Control Panel (right click sound in bottom corner, click sound settings, go to advanced: more sound settings) go to → Recording → CABLE Output → Properties → Listen and choose which device to hear the audio on

Mac (BlackHole)
- Download & install BlackHole (2ch): existential.audio/blackhole
- Open Audio MIDI Setup and create a Multi-Output Device
- Select BlackHole + Your Normal Speakers
- In System Preferences → Sound, set Output and Input to BlackHole 2ch

If audio-reactivity isn’t working:

Make sure microphone access is allowed.
Check input/output settings.
Increase the volume for stronger visual response.

<3

Signal Ruptures

audioreactive art made in hydra.js ~~ signals bloom // this is called invalid operator cause it breaks webgl a lot and is so pretty while doing it <3

How to Enable Audio Reactivity:
To see the artwork please enable advanced mode (it is automatically disabled for your safety ~ only enable advanced mode for code based art from artists you trust) and approve microphone access for the site. If microphone access is denied nothing will appear because there is no data input for it to generate art from.

This visualizer reacts to your default microphone input by default and that can only be changed by changing your default microphone. To make it react to desktop audio (Spotify, YouTube, DAWs, etc.), you must get tricky and have your desktop audio go through your microphone - this can be achieved with following these steps:

Windows (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)

- Download & install VB-Audio Virtual Cable: vb-audio.com/Cable
- Set Output Device to “CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)” (this sends desktop audio to virtual cable)
- Set Input Device to “CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)” (this inputs desktop audio we sent to virtual cable from vb to microphone so hydra can pick it up)

- To still hear audio, enable “Listen to this device” in Sound Control Panel (right click sound in bottom corner, click sound settings, go to advanced: more sound settings) go to → Recording → CABLE Output → Properties → Listen and choose which device to hear the audio on

Mac (BlackHole)
- Download & install BlackHole (2ch): existential.audio/blackhole
- Open Audio MIDI Setup and create a Multi-Output Device
- Select BlackHole + Your Normal Speakers
- In System Preferences → Sound, set Output and Input to BlackHole 2ch

If audio-reactivity isn’t working:

Make sure microphone access is allowed.
Check input/output settings.
Increase the volume for stronger visual response.

<3

Invalid Operator

codeXcore0

midjourney x photmosh 

Highly classified project

Classified

Skurpywave 𓂁 ☼♒︎

empress skurpy

SHARP OBJECTS

500 piece Long Form Generative AI Collection (images generated on mint) that is my humble homage to Artemisia Gentileschi + Britney's knife dance

Presale:

2/20 for current holders of any of my work on ETH (snapshot already taken)

.05 $eth each

Public Sale:

2/22 ~12pm Paris time .1 $eth each


Exhibition: 2/22 from 11-5p at COR Studios

28 Rue Du Petit Musc

Sharp Objects: Emergent Properties x Superchief

🐍 Part of Bad Glitches Only show and drop
Dropping Jan 9th on foundation
11/11 limited edition at .111 $eth each

🖤🐍Midjourney x Stable Diffusion x Photomosh - A homage to the all those who are punished for others deeds. May our curses become our blessings.🐍🖤

🖤🐍MEDUSA🐍🖤

Basic Photomosh version of Steamboat Mickey. 
First mint of 2024 to celebrate Mickey V1 emancipation into public domain. 
OE Open until Jan 3rd 11:30pm.

Steamboat Glitchy

Blank Space is a new open edition drop on Rarible available 11/20 

Blank Space - Open Edition drop w/ Rarible

Circuit - a new piece dropping in conjuction with Automata exhibit with Satyrus Meta Art for Inside Artificial Intelligence even at Talent Garden in Rome. 

Available in their foundation world on Nov 18th

Circuit - part of Automata exhibit in Rome with Satyrus Meta Art

New work Rain On Me dropping with Nox Gallery:

Exhibition in Tokyo @ Nox Gallery and Monterrey, Mexico @ French Fried de Barrio Antiguo on NOV 18th.

Work available on Foundation November 16th  23:00 Monterrey Time. 
(November 17th  14:00 Tokyo Time).

Rain On Me - part of Tokyo Solid Mexico exhibition with Nox gallery

New work to drop with Superchief Cyberpunk Vol 5: Spent

Link to spaces on 11/14 for the drop:
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYGNoWoNvVJw

Spent - part of SuperChief Cyberpunk Vol 5

🌟Happy Friday the 13th 🌟
To celebrate I minted my genesis work on the new v2 
Mint Gold Dust which will also be exhibited 10/19 SuperChief NYC as part of the Golden Age exhibition. Anyone in NYC is invited to attend - see link below.

🖤🖤🖤
La Muerte Que Da La Vida
🖤🖤🖤

Inspired by Santa Muerte and my first 6 months in Mexico City. RUnderstanding death has always been an interest of mine as long as I can remember, probably because of coming face to face with it so often from a young age. However, since my mother's suicide a few years ago, I've been in deep mourning. It has been a complex journey unpacking the emotions around when an abuser - who I did love because she was my mother and I was raised very protestant Christian - dies. There is relief of no more suffering knowing she was tortured herself but sorrow for the redemption you hope for but will never experience.  

A huge point of healing for me is the understanding and acceptance of death in Mexican culture as part of life contrasted against the United States antiseptic and suppressive death industrial complex. One figure I see around Mexico City a lot is Santa Muerte. While her worship is controversial at best, for me as someone who has lost their mother I find comfort in the figure of death as a woman as a symbol as the title says "Death that gives Life".

🖤LINKS 🖤
Artwork: https://mintgolddust.com/artwork/461

Interview for 79AU Zine in conjuction with exhibition: https://79au.mintgolddust.com/2023/10/12/the-future-is-rubbish-elevating-the-refuse-with-empress-trash/

Spaces for the Golden Age: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mnGepLNvdWKX

The Golden Age Reception RSVP (I will be there): https://eventbrite.com/e/mint-gold-dust-x-superchief-gallery-nft-present-the-golden-age-tickets-733576817007?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Golden Age: La Muerte Que Da La Vida

The 7th and Final drop in the Neo-Noir Cycle - part of my Artist in Residence at Makersplace - goes live for auction on 9/19 at 11am CST. 
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Neo-Noir Cycle is a collection by Empress Trash for her Makersplace Artist in Residency combining AI + Glitch processes to interpret traditional female archetypes in an expression of the multifaceted power of light and dark feminine energy. The seven archetypes explored: The Maiden, The Lover, The Mother, The Huntress, The Mystic, The Queen, and The Crone.

As MakersPlace’s first official Artist in Residence Drop, one work from the Neo-Noir Cycle series will be released every Tuesday, beginning on August 8, 2023. All 7 of the 1/1 works will be offered in an auction format with reserves of 0.333 ETH each and minted on the creator’s own Manifold contract. For the duration of the residency, these will be the only new works by Empress Trash released on the ETH blockchain.

A feminine archetype cycle represents a universal and symbolic blueprint of essential qualities and traits traditionally associated with femininity. It centers around the journey and development of a female character, often symbolizing aspects of femininity, womanhood, and the natural world. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, growth, and renewal. It transcends cultural and historical boundaries, embodying deep-rooted aspects of womanhood that evoke emotions, behaviors, and ideals commonly attributed to feminine energy. These archetypes serve as powerful and timeless symbols, influencing narratives, art, and cultural perceptions of femininity throughout the ages.

This is similar but differs from the hero cycle, also known as the hero's journey as popularized by Joseph Campbell, which usually follows the adventures of a central male character who sets forth on a quest or mission. As he is called to adventure, he crosses the threshold into the unknown, facing trials and challenges that test his resilience and character. Once the journey is complete, the hero returns to his ordinary world, enriched with newfound gifts and experiences, ready to use them for the betterment of his community and the world at large.

In essence, both cycles delve into the essence of human experiences, reflecting different aspects of our nature and the diverse roles that make us who we are. The feminine archetype cycle sheds light on the power of intuition, empathy, and emotional depth, while the hero cycle emphasizes bravery, perseverance, and self-discovery. Together when appreciated in balance, they form captivating storytelling frameworks that resonate with the collective consciousness and offer profound insights into the human condition.

The Crone

🔥H&N x POTZ🔥
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
27 Artists all creating 1/1 portraits (w/ me being one of those artists :B)
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Free for everyone.

Immersive Experience opens 15th Sep: 6pm PT 
Visit H&N website when it opens: https://hereandnow.events/
Auctions for each 1/1 self portrait starts on @objktcom: 18th Sep

Follow Here & Now + People of Tezos for updates: 
https://twitter.com/Pierreo01
https://twitter.com/hereandnow_exp

Here & Now x People of Tezos Drop

The 6th drop in the Neo-Noir Cycle - part of my Artist in Residence at Makersplace - goes live for auction on 9/12 at 11am CST. 
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Neo-Noir Cycle is a collection by Empress Trash for her Makersplace Artist in Residency combining AI + Glitch processes to interpret traditional female archetypes in an expression of the multifaceted power of light and dark feminine energy. The seven archetypes explored: The Maiden, The Lover, The Mother, The Huntress, The Mystic, The Queen, and The Crone.

As MakersPlace’s first official Artist in Residence Drop, one work from the Neo-Noir Cycle series will be released every Tuesday, beginning on August 8, 2023. All 7 of the 1/1 works will be offered in an auction format with reserves of 0.333 ETH each and minted on the creator’s own Manifold contract. For the duration of the residency, these will be the only new works by Empress Trash released on the ETH blockchain.

A feminine archetype cycle represents a universal and symbolic blueprint of essential qualities and traits traditionally associated with femininity. It centers around the journey and development of a female character, often symbolizing aspects of femininity, womanhood, and the natural world. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, growth, and renewal. It transcends cultural and historical boundaries, embodying deep-rooted aspects of womanhood that evoke emotions, behaviors, and ideals commonly attributed to feminine energy. These archetypes serve as powerful and timeless symbols, influencing narratives, art, and cultural perceptions of femininity throughout the ages.

This is similar but differs from the hero cycle, also known as the hero's journey as popularized by Joseph Campbell, which usually follows the adventures of a central male character who sets forth on a quest or mission. As he is called to adventure, he crosses the threshold into the unknown, facing trials and challenges that test his resilience and character. Once the journey is complete, the hero returns to his ordinary world, enriched with newfound gifts and experiences, ready to use them for the betterment of his community and the world at large.

In essence, both cycles delve into the essence of human experiences, reflecting different aspects of our nature and the diverse roles that make us who we are. The feminine archetype cycle sheds light on the power of intuition, empathy, and emotional depth, while the hero cycle emphasizes bravery, perseverance, and self-discovery. Together when appreciated in balance, they form captivating storytelling frameworks that resonate with the collective consciousness and offer profound insights into the human condition.

The Queen

The 5th drop in the Neo-Noir Cycle - part of my Artist in Residence at Makersplace - goes live for auction on 9/5 at 11am CST. 
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Neo-Noir Cycle is a collection by Empress Trash for her Makersplace Artist in Residency combining AI + Glitch processes to interpret traditional female archetypes in an expression of the multifaceted power of light and dark feminine energy. The seven archetypes explored: The Maiden, The Lover, The Mother, The Huntress, The Mystic, The Queen, and The Crone.

As MakersPlace’s first official Artist in Residence Drop, one work from the Neo-Noir Cycle series will be released every Tuesday, beginning on August 8, 2023. All 7 of the 1/1 works will be offered in an auction format with reserves of 0.333 ETH each and minted on the creator’s own Manifold contract. For the duration of the residency, these will be the only new works by Empress Trash released on the ETH blockchain.

A feminine archetype cycle represents a universal and symbolic blueprint of essential qualities and traits traditionally associated with femininity. It centers around the journey and development of a female character, often symbolizing aspects of femininity, womanhood, and the natural world. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of life, growth, and renewal. It transcends cultural and historical boundaries, embodying deep-rooted aspects of womanhood that evoke emotions, behaviors, and ideals commonly attributed to feminine energy. These archetypes serve as powerful and timeless symbols, influencing narratives, art, and cultural perceptions of femininity throughout the ages.

This is similar but differs from the hero cycle, also known as the hero's journey as popularized by Joseph Campbell, which usually follows the adventures of a central male character who sets forth on a quest or mission. As he is called to adventure, he crosses the threshold into the unknown, facing trials and challenges that test his resilience and character. Once the journey is complete, the hero returns to his ordinary world, enriched with newfound gifts and experiences, ready to use them for the betterment of his community and the world at large.

In essence, both cycles delve into the essence of human experiences, reflecting different aspects of our nature and the diverse roles that make us who we are. The feminine archetype cycle sheds light on the power of intuition, empathy, and emotional depth, while the hero cycle emphasizes bravery, perseverance, and self-discovery. Together when appreciated in balance, they form captivating storytelling frameworks that resonate with the collective consciousness and offer profound insights into the human condition.

I'm proud to reveal my piece for imnotArt Chicago - Patchwork Glitch exhibition x OBJKT.com drop Co-Curated by Sky Goodman + yours truly
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The Settler's Complacency
10/10
Ranked Auction - Top 10 offers on 9/5/2023 10pm CST will get an edition with 10 $xtz minimum. *visit collection link to see high res image*
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Exhibition Opening Reception🥂IRL & in the Metaverse this Friday 9.1 / 7 - 9 pm CT (imnotArt cryptovoxels)
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Complete Write-Up
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The initial idea behind The Settler’s Complacency was exploring the roots being raised in Northern Minnesota as mostly puritanical Protestant with some experiences to my less expressed indigenous side. Now that I have lived outside of the Midwest for over a decade giving space to reflect, the general memories and feelings I have for the region is that of suffering and oppression from my own traumatic experiences and from the history of indigenous genocide and exploitation of the land by European/Christian settlers.  As I dove deeper into these feelings, I started to reflect on the role of specifically white women (the majority of my heritage) on a lot of the atrocities that happened on the land I was raised. While we all are victims of generational violence in some way no matter our identity, there is a complacency I experienced - whether learned or enforced - among many white women in this region to the violence. The blind eye turned to it isn’t just for what is happening to those different than us/them, but what is happening to each other. There is an unspoken self-preserving ethos among white supremacy of “at least it’s not me” when harm is witnessed coming to others.  The masked faces are to express this complex situation - the facade kept of compliance and perfection to not be a target of violence in an attempt to separate self from what collectively we all suffer. While the energies move around the figures, they both are statuesque like old photos unmoved in denial of the ancestral memories swirling around them, but also internally writhing in their own emotions knowing their comfort and space is at the cost of others suffering.  On a personal level, the two figures represent the different cultures I was raised around - with the woman in white more prominent representing the Protestant side because it was taught to me that was the more pure and righteous side of me, while the indigenous side is more the back shrouded in a dark floral print which is a nod to the connection to nature but still covered in a European Victorian sensibility stripped of any distinctive identity to blend in with her counterpart.

Patchwork Glitch: The Settler's Complacency

Open Edition part of SuperChief Cyberpunk Vol 5 Exhibit.



2048 x 2048 px animated mp4 loop created with AI and Photomosh

Equilibrium's dance, our nature and tech

Equilibrium

Genesis OE on Zora L2 (less gas, easy to bridge) which will be able to be burn redeemed for future drops in this collection.



Material Girl is part of the New Wave Cyberpunk series exploring feminine identity at the intersection of current cyberpunk and 70/80s punk culture.



Claim period ends 7/9/2023 8pm CST.

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