Category: Art

Charlie Blackcat Smith Artist Profile by Kris Krüg

The Artist Profile of Charlie Blackcat Smith: The Johnny Appleseed of Burning Man

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If you’re into art that makes you think and communities that make you feel, you’re in for a treat. I recently sat down with Charlie Blackcat Smith—an artist who’s all about breaking molds and building bridges. We dive into the nitty-gritty of art ethics, the hustle of staying authentic, and the tightrope walk between individual expression and community engagement. This is one conversation you’ll want to be a part of—promise, it’s a game-changer. Read More …

Burning Man Art Projects

Burning Man Art Projects – Uncle Charlie’s Red Hot Cock & Tyson Ayer’s Shrine of Sympathetic Resonance

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From fire-breathing sculptures to musical strings that echo the Earth’s frequency, check out the wonders of the Burning Man art community.

I’ve pulled all my original photos, audio, words and videos into an epic post blog post sharing the stories Uncle Charlie’s Red Hot Cock & the Shrine of Sympathetic Resonance.

I think you’ll love it. Read More …

KK Photographer Update

Through My Lens: New Projects and Updates from Kris Krug

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From launching a new podcast & Discord community to experimenting with generative AI, join me on a journey through my latest projects. Get an inside view of collaborations with fellow creatives and the dreams I’m working to realize. Read More …

Exquisite Corpse w/ Midjourney AI Zoom Out Function: A Collaborative AI Art Project on Discord

Exquisite Corpse: Collaborative AI Art Experiment on Discord w/ Midjourney Zoom Out

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Join me, Kris Krüg, on a unique exploration with Midjourney AI. Together with fellow artists on Discord, we’ve embarked on an ‘Exquisite Corpse’ adventure, transforming text into visual art. Curious?

Take a look at what collaboration and creativity can achieve. Read More …

The Cyber Love Garden: A Crossroads of Art and AI at Otherworld

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Hello friends, Kris Krüg here. I’d love for you to join us in the unique exploration space at Otherworld, known as The Cyber Love Garden. If you’ve ever been to Burning Man or any of its regional events like Otherworld, you know it’s a celebration of creativity and self-expression. I’m hosting a session aptly named Read More …

Green fingers are the extension of a verdant heart. -- Russell Page?

Feelmore Plants – A Gardening Pop-Up Shop in Vancouver’s West End

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You may have heard of Vancouver’s ‘Greenest City’ initiative and the Vancouver Foundation’s “Neighbourhood Small Grant” program that runs along with it. If you haven’t heard about it, it’s a super cool local program giving small amounts of money to people with cool ideas about how to make their communities more AWESOME! 🙂 Here’s more Read More …

Printmaking on Galiano with Kit and Peter

Small Art Printmaking Press on Whaler Bay, Galiano Island

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Two of the first people I met on Galiano Island when I started visiting here back in 2007 were art educators Kit Grauer & Peter Scurr authors of “To Teach is to Touch the Future“. Both Kit & Peter have a long history of making and teaching art as wll as teaching art teachers and Read More …