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

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 …

Digital Self & the Era of AI: Avatars, ChatBots, & Audio Cloning

Voice clones, digital avatars, and the breathtaking pace of technological progress – how does this shape our digital selves? Join me as we plunge into the digital deep, navigating AI’s exciting landscape, and asking – can a machine really reflect the essence of you? Read More …

Embracing the Future: My Journey with Generative AI and Building a Learning Community on Discord

I’ve always been passionate about photography, art, and communications, but over the past two decades, I’ve found myself drawn into the world of online communities and social media. This journey has led me to the doorstep of something truly revolutionary: Generative AI. Not too long ago, I had the honor of delivering a keynote address Read More …

Headed to Burning Man, Shambhala or Coachella? Ignite Your Festival Persona

Hello, fellow art enthusiasts! As a passionate participant in the pulsating realm of art and creativity, I’ve always championed the cause of self-expression. It’s a fundamental aspect of our being, irrespective of our origins or identities. With the festival season on the horizon and folks making plans to head out to Burning Man, Shambhala, Coachella, Read More …

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

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 …

Dive into Ruganzu Bruno’s EcoArt Residency in Kampala, Uganda!

Hey hey, all you amazing internet folks! Get ready to join me on a wild virtual tour of the jaw-dropping eco art residency in Kampala, Uganda, nestled within Ruganzo Bruno’s groovy abode. So, buckle up and let’s dive into this adventure together, where creativity and sustainability intertwine to create a magical oasis! Unveiling Artistic Wonders: Read More …

Cultivating Connections: The Inspiring Story of Galiano Island Community School’s Garden & Greenhouse Project

Hey there, friends! Kris Krüg here, ready to take you on an awesome adventure through the Galliano Island Community School’s Garden & Greenhouse Project. We’re about to witness the incredible power of community, collaboration, and shared values. Get ready to be inspired! Embracing a New Way of Learning: At Galiano Island school, we’re all about Read More …

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

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 …

Small Art Printmaking Press on Whaler Bay, Galiano Island

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 …

DENT the Future 2019 Photo Recap & Gallery

Just back from Sante Fe where I was attending DENT the Future organized by Jason Preston and Steve Broback. DENT is an ‘ideas and inspiration festival’ featuring talks, workshops, adventures, projects, and goodtimes. We meet several times a year in places like Maui, Teluride and Napa and have formed a great support network of creative Read More …

#BookWorms & #WordNerds Unite on Galiano Island for 2016 Literary Festival

One of the most interesting events I’m involved with over here on Galiano Island is our upcoming Galiano Island Literary Festival. Last year I attended all the sessions and made photos of the author’s and guests and shared them online on behalf of the Galiano Island Books. We’re gearing up for this years festival and Read More …

Aerial Photography: Combining my loves for flying and making photos!

For the past few years I’ve been learning to fly airplanes. Simultaneously over same past several years there has been a revolution in powerful cameras mounted miniature remote controlled helicoptors (DRONES or DOVES) specifically in the area of aerial photography and videography.  This Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology has become cheap, user-friendly and safe. How lucky am to Read More …

What is the unique value that female artists bring to electronic dance music?

By combining ecstatic energy and feminine artistry, talented young women in the electronic dance music scene are harbingers for the emerging paradigm. Friends of mine have been working for a couple years on a feature-length documentary film about girl DJs and music producers called Amplify Her. The film is making great progress. Productions is complete Read More …

Media Literacy & Digital Storytelling Workshops w/ the Youth of Galiano & Penelakut Islands

For the past couple years I’ve been involved w/ a rad organization called AMES that provides Digital Storytelling & Media Literacy workshops & programming for school age youths. Last year we launched a project called SalishHarvest.com and this year we’ve been working on a new project called Digital Foraging. The Digital Foraging project aims to document the stories Read More …