Tales of Seasons

SuperRare Exhibition - 30 August 2024 
The Canvas Oculus at The Westfield World Trade Center, New York, NY 

"Tales of Seasons" captures the fleeting period of change, celebrating the interplay of light, color, and sentiment that defines the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The featured works invite viewers to explore the beauty of transition through a diverse array of artistic expressions. Through paintings, photography, illustrations, collage, AI, and glitch art, this group of 17 artists conveys the emotional resonance and visual splendor of this unique time of year. Honoring the passage of time and the cyclical dance of nature, the curation hopes to encourage reflection and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of life.

Featured artists include: ADHD, Artemis, Bhare, Cowboy Killer, Cydr, C4RDINAL, Eva Eller, Faith Love, Ilan Derech, iLEOGiVEL, Jonathan Wolfe, Molly McCutcheon, Nearbound, Petra, POSTWOOK, slug, and Tiffatronn, all of whom have minted new 1/1s for the show.

The exhibition is curated by SuperRare Director of Curation An (@anloremi).  

Equinox by ADHD 

the trouble with transitions | digital collage | 2024 | inset

ADHD is a pseudonymous moniker used by US based multidisciplinary artist Colin Frangicetto (aka Space Case). Working in a vast range of mediums & aesthetics he is best known for his cerebral, poetic, abstract digital paintings and collages that blur the line between digital/analog interfaces. Through recursive,meditative and often damaged forms he seeks to create images and objects that simultaneously take him on a journey of self discovery as well as function as personal mirrors for the viewer; showing them what they wish or perhaps need to see in it.  Common themes are neurodivergence, mental illness, transpersonal experiences and post-internet existence. Frangicetto has been exhibiting since 2008 and his work lives in many collections worldwide. 

Arch (bits) by Artemis

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Arch (bits) is an output created using the Consensus algorithm, combining both use of classical generative algorithms along with generative machine learning models.

Artemis creates artworks using algorithmic automation—coding algorithms and training machine learning models to produce both digital and physical visuals.

she teased spring, as summer looked so beautiful on her by Bhare

The moment felt warm, and the sun hugged the bristles of grass tightly. The sky danced around the hill, cupping our small blanket perched at the top. The sweet scent of the wind passed by, and life itself felt still—so still that even a picture couldn't capture the moment. Still, I rose to my feet to take in everything around me. In my view was her, teasing the spring as summer looked so beautiful on her.

Drawing inspiration from his personal journals, multi-media artist Shareon Blenman, aka Bhare, imbeds his artworks with reflections of his individual growth and the intimate intricacies of home life. His work is filled with symbolism, reflecting an ever-evolving spectrum of emotions, represented through bold geometric shapes,  figures, and expressive free writing. Post-2019 Pandemic, Bhare delves into the drama of hyper-introversion, cross-examining his place in the world, and probing questions around identity and belonging. In 2021, Bhare entered the Web3 ecosystem, finding success and solidifying his unique artistic identity. His contributions to contemporary art discourse seamlessly merge introspection with technological innovation. Bhare currently lives and works in Charlotte, North Carolina. He merges his work through both traditional and  digital styles, exhibiting with prestigious galleries in New York, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, and Copenhagen.

END by Cowboy Killer 

In the distance, just out of focus, there stands a house. If not for the light from the setting sun illuminating its aging walls, it would be so insignificant someone could entirely miss it against the meridian. As birds circle ahead, the dreams and fading paint rot off the pealing walls and decay sets into doors that once contained caring voices. The crops go unattended, the gutters rust away, and as the sun fades this vessel for what could have been falls entirely into darkness.

This digital artwork contains elements of composited digital photography and digital painting.

Cowboy Killer is a digital artist and photographer featured internationally in leading auction houses and major galleries. His artwork tackles heavy emotional topics while leaving an essence of mystery for the viewer to interpret. His work combines composited photography and digital painting.

passion breeze by Cydr

warmth comes and goes, but the desire it brings should remain… until its vision comes to an end. Digital illustration and collage. 

Cydr is a 22 year-old Brazilian artist. He works with digital manipulations and illustrations as a way to express his vision, seeking irony, playfulness, nostalgia between works, bringing personal experiences. 

SUMMER HOUSE by C4RDINAL

SUMMER HOUSE is an escape to a simpler time, where the hum of the world fades into the serenity of nature. The piece is an interplay between the tranquility of late summer, the quiet beauty of life's transitions, and a celebration of the peaceful moments that define our connection to nature.

C4RDINAL is a self-taught artist from Canada. He is primarily known for his glitch art, featuring recurring themes of the human condition, institution, nature, mortality, and life in the 21st century.

The Angel by Eva Eller 

The 5th portrait in the Lost Halos collection, The Angel. More about the series here. 

Eva Eller, as a painter, draws inspiration from theology, alchemy, and natural and social sciences. Eva’s digital paintings are crafted in a Neo-Renaissance style, rich in religious and alchemical symbolism. She is dedicated to reviving the Renaissance aesthetic through digital and traditional tools, merging the timeless beauty of historical art with the cutting-edge possibilities of modern technology. Her work is influenced by the grandeur of the Italian and Nordic Renaissance, intertwined with the ethereal beauty of Pre-Raphaelite art.

Escaping my darkness by Faith Love

The human spirit vs adversity. 

Faith Love is a self-taught visual artist from Chicago, Illinois, celebrated for her minimalist exploration of the human condition and mental health. Confronted with the overwhelming weight of emotions from childhood trauma that seeped into her adult life, Faith's artistic journey began with words. When words no longer sufficed, she turned to drawing as a therapeutic outlet and challenge, as a way to externalize her emotions rather than being crushed by them.

Her work delves into themes that many find difficult to discuss openly, transforming pain into compelling, raw beauty. Through her art, Faith offers a unique perspective, inviting viewers to confront and connect with their own emotions—a privilege she lacked as a child and young adult, while articulating them with a concise and straightforward approach.

From Bloom to Snow | 花から雪へ by IlanDerech

Year: 2024
Location: Japan
Technique: Composite Cinematography
Equipement: ARRI Alexa Mini

From bloom to snow, the seasons flow,
A dance of time, soft and slow.
Petals fall, and whispers grow,
In twilight’s light, the shadows show.
The cherry blossoms, once aglow,
Now rest beneath a winter’s bow.
In nature’s cycle, we all must go,
From bloom to snow, from bloom to snow.

Derech’s work captures the essence of a haiku, transforming the brevity and depth of its structure into a cinematic experience. Just as a haiku distills a moment into three lines and seventeen syllables, his films channel the beauty of the mundane into three panels and 17-second cuts. He romanticizes everyday moments, whether it’s the busy streets of Tokyo on a rainy night or the gentle flicker of a candle in a Kyoto temple. By slowing time and removing the bustling nature of modern life, he allows viewers to savor each detail, much like a haiku evokes powerful imagery through its simplicity. His work encourages a mindful appreciation of life’s small, often overlooked moments, transforming them into profound visual experiences.

ENDLESS by iLEOGiVEL

Each body is a labyrinth of memories.

Leonardo, known artistically as iLEOGiVEL, is a Brazilian artist whose work stands out for its sensory exploration and ability to transform images into imaginary and playful worlds. His universes vibrate with sparkling colors that provoke sensations and synesthesia. Influenced by queer and pop culture, as well as abstract art, Leonardo adopts a figurative style that reflects his context and cultural references. His unconscious approach dematerializes the obvious meaning of his creations, attributing to each symbol a deep personal meaning that contributes to his process of self-discovery. 

Goodnight Sky by Jonathan Wolfe

Acrylic and ink on 12" x 6" wood panel, digitally edited. 2024. Original painting included for free with sale at collector's request.

As summer winds down, I'm often reminded of my childhood, filled with memories of the season and the dread of its end. With school approaching and winter on the horizon, I would strive to make the most of every warm day. Now, much older and far from those school days, these memories serve as fond reminders of a period in my life that has passed. I wanted to create a work that harkens back to these memories and the feelings surrounding the end of summer. A sunset, to me, is a clear example of passing time—it's a beautiful moment, but it can't last forever. I like to think of the sunset near the bottom, full of warm and brighter tones, as representing summer's departure, while the cooler, more muted colors at the top signify the slow arrival of fall.

Jonathan Wolfe, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, embodies a diverse artistic outlook, expressed across various mediums including painting, drawing, and digital art. His vision centers on the portrayal of everyday objects and places, uncovering the intrinsic beauty amidst the ordinary. Jonathan's work has been exhibited internationally, with shows in Montreal, New York City, Los Angeles, and Shanghai. In addition to his exhibitions, he has collaborated with renowned brands such as Nike and has been an active participant in the NFT art space for nearly five years.

Forgotten Memories by Molly McCutcheon

I don’t know what I don’t know.

charcoal, pastel, ink, and white-out on 11x14 inch paper
completed in July 2024 in Playa Del Carmen, MX 
physical original available for shipping upon request 

Molly McCutcheon, also known as Mac, is a 24-year-old, self-taught artist living in New York City. Originating from the scenic landscapes of rural Ohio, Mac's art practice was the late night, side-hobby that carried her through division one athletics (women's basketball) and a degree in Philosophy and Political Science (class of '23). Since graduating, she has started to gain recognition for her charcoal, pastel, ink, and experimental light-reflecting artworks. 

We'll dream of a longer summer, by Nearbound

The transition of colours in the summer to fall — the transition of light — of time —of personhood — life is a fragile and beautiful thing — Fleeting — & experience is a virtue. I use contrast as a way to draw out feeling from colour. Dreams are both Places and Unplaces & I’ve often felt the ghost of Experience is made more pronounced by its absence. The world changes just as easily as this moment changes into this next one. Like Light passing through Stained glass. This is My window.

Nearbound’s unique work is a testament to the experiences we have in our mundane day to day lives. His paintings are a celebration of what life has to offer: our darkest moments: anxiety, depression and the derealization of death. But also the opposite: softness, clarity and the joy of life. Uncommon and yet realistic. A constant lucid dream. Their work revolves around human emotion and our mind states as human beings, attempting to illustrate this through form, colour, and mark making. 

Uchūjin by Petra Voice

To see the familiar as strange and the strange as familiar. AI and digital tools, 4096 × 4096.

Petra Voice is a contemporary digital artist renowned for her distinctive approach to generative art. From a young age, Petra developed a deep passion for art, which led her to formal studies at an art school and culminated in earning a bachelor's degree from the State University of Culture and Arts. There’s a certain magic in Petra’s work that captivates and lingers in the memory, sparking widespread fascination and excitement. Many find it hard to believe that such unique and enchanting creations could emerge from AI, yet Petra consistently defies expectations, proving that the synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence can produce truly remarkable art.

Seasons Change, 2024 by POSTWOOK

“Life is like a wave. If you stay still, it’ll just come and go. But if you dive right into it, you’ll feel the change of the seasons.” -- Haruki Murakami 

Day-to-night dynamic piece of artwork that shifts with the viewers timezone. Mixed media collage. Photography, graphic art, 3D modeling. 

Landscape photos taken in Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 2024. Moon photo taken on Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles, California in 2023.

Natasha Chomko (b. 1995) is a Los Angeles based digital artist mainly focused on surreal landscape collage art with refined visionary and psychedelic elements. Her style aims to be palatable for both the seasoned psychonaut and average Joe, and everyone in between.

Her work combines snippets of landscapes from all over the globe to demonstrate how interconnected we all truly are. As a lifelong collager, Natasha challenges perception of shapes, color, and texture to create entirely new universes out of pre-existing photos.  

tranche by slug

The three artworks that make up the last wild west collection tell a story of my experience on crypto twitter this year. tranche is the last of the three pieces but is the middle of the account (being in the thick of it). Like autumn, a central theme of tranche is transition and the reflection that accompanies it. When the leaves on aspen trees first turn bright green before moving into yellows, oranges, and reds, it is as if the clock for winter's arrival speeds up. It is a misdirect. There is plenty of time left but the moment serves as a reminder that the current position is fleeting.

slug makes computer art with paper references they digitize then collage. They like zooming in and abstracting references to expose natural textures not visible to the naked eye. Topics cover life experiences to interactions with crypto and internet culture at large.

Don't Forget To Dream Forever by tiffatronn

May our dreams long continue to be the unwavering compass that guides us through inevitable change, anchoring us in persistence, illuminating the path forward.

tiffatronn is an independent artist currently based in Australia. Her digitally hand-drawn work explores themes of identity, emotion, inner worlds, and imagined realities. Through abstract mark-making and expressive lines reminiscent of traditional media, she crafts a sense of movement and texture that captivates viewers, often revealing tiny hidden details upon closer inspection.