# SHILLR Weekly Recap #15

*The SHILLR Weekly Recap is a short weekly newsletter that covers SHILLR Twitter Spaces, emerging artists, important threads, and more.*

By [The SHILLR Weekly Recap](https://paragraph.com/@shillr) · 2023-05-28

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**May 22, 2023 - May 28, 2023**

SHILLR Media Pass Announcement! 🎟️
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We're thrilled to announce that \[REDACTED\] is coming next week for holders of the SHILLR Media Pass! Keep your eyes peeled 👀

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SHILLR Podcasts 🎧
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### SHILLR VAULT3D Podcast 🔐

This week saw two more VAULT3D releases from [POSTWOOK](https://twitter.com/POSTWOOK) and [Summer Wagner](https://twitter.com/bugindreamland)!

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The wait is over! The highly anticipated 3rd episode of the VAULT3D Podcast, featuring the talented [POSTWOOK](https://twitter.com/POSTWOOK), is finally here. You can now listen to it on [all major audio platforms](https://shillr.buzzsprout.com/). Dive into the insightful conversation, share your thoughts and enjoy the experience!

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Get ready for an extraordinary episode! Join us in welcoming the exceptionally talented photographer, Summer Wagner, on the 4th episode of the VAULT3D Podcast. Summer's work delves into the spiritual and psychological aspects of everyday life, exploring the poetic essence of our society's collective dreamscape. Prepare to be enchanted by the conversation and discover new perspectives.

_“I think about my work as a photographer is just always going to be like thinking about a bigger picture. And thinking about images that, when seen together create one cohesive story about the space that I'm in, who I am as a person, and the characters in my life and in my head.” - Summer Wagner, SHILLR VAULT3D Podcast, Episode 4._

For any [Media Pass Holders](https://opensea.io/collection/shillr-media), join our [Discord](http://discord.gg/shillr) and verify via Vulcan to hear the episode hosted by our [Director of Media, Boona](https://twitter.com/BoonaETH)! The episode will be available on all platforms soon!

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### SHILLR CURAT3D Podcast 🔍

We released two more CURAT3D episodes this week from [Jake Fried](https://twitter.com/jakejfried) and [John Karborn](https://twitter.com/johnkarborn)!

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Get ready for an exhilarating audio experience as the 6th episode of the CURAT3D Podcast is now available! Tune in to listen to our special guest [Jake Fried](https://twitter.com/jakejfried) as we explore captivating discussions. You can catch the episode on all your preferred audio platforms. Engage with us by joining the conversation on the linked public channels.

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Introducing our 7th CURAT3D Podcast guest, [John Karborn](https://twitter.com/johnkarborn). John is a multi-disciplinary artist who's published works for over a decade, and does so by exploiting the imperfections of technology to create something both gritty & magical.

_“I think there's two forces really at work there. Does the piece have significance in the entire landscape of art? Number one. Two, does it have significance within the landscape of an artist that gave his whole life to the work? And I think when those factors are, are satisfied, one or the other, you can have a piece that potentially has significance beyond its time.” - John Karborn, SHILLR CURAT3D Podcast, Episode 7._

For any [Media Pass Holders](https://opensea.io/collection/shillr-media), join our [Discord](http://discord.gg/shillr) and verify via Vulcan to hear the episode hosted by our [Director of Media, Boona](https://twitter.com/BoonaETH)! The episode will be available on all platforms soon!

SHILLR Twitter Spaces 🎙️
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### **“Why Art?” 🖼️ w/ SHILLR feat.** [Robyn Walsh](https://twitter.com/_ponygirl)**:**

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Last week, on the show "Why Art?" with SHILLR, there was a cozy conversation with Robyn Walsh. A highlight of the discussion was getting insights into Robyn's creative process and the mindset she adopts when crafting her art.

_“The best thing I can do is to continue creating as if I'm not trying to sell anything and I'm not trying to please specific crowds because I think that's the, the most important thing for art in and out of the space. Um, just going with your heart and making what you love and taking time to recharge when you need it is more important than anything. And I think that's when the best art is made” - Robyn Walsh, Why Art? w/ SHILLR._

To hear the rest of the interview with Robyn, tap the [link](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1BRJjZvWllaJw?s=20) for the full recording!

### **“PROMPT3D” 🤖 w/ SHILLR feat.** [**Jason Salavon**](https://twitter.com/Salavon) | Presented by DeviantArt**:**

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On PROMPT3D, presented by DeviantArt, the focus was on the AI and generative art expertise of Jason Salavon. The discussion delved into the perception that creativity is absent when working with code, with Jason presenting an alternative viewpoint:

_“People who are sort of outside think that computational artists mustbe like kind of dry and everything must be logical, but I'm super fuckingintuitive and shit just comes to me and it feels right and I do it just like anyother artist, I think. So justbecause you're using bits and code doesn't excludethe possibility for like a kind of creative dance with content and processes.” - Jason Salavon, PROMPT3D w/ SHILLR | Presented by_ [_DeviantArt_](https://www.deviantart.com/)_._

To listen back to the full conversation with Jason, click the [link](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1zqKVPaAkzDJB?s=20) to go to the recording.

### **“PROMPT3D” 🤖 AI Art Contest Winner:** [natebear](https://twitter.com/natebear) **🏅**

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_"zesty awakens grace."_ by [natebear](https://twitter.com/natebear) aka bearbrAIns.eth 🐻

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Well done to [natebear](https://twitter.com/natebear) for their visual interpretation of the above haiku!

Upcoming Spaces 🗓️
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**Tap links to set a reminder on Twitter! 👇**

May 29: [Why Art? featuring RockyPocky123 🖼️ - Monday at 12pm PST](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkKzXAENmaJv)

May 31: [Office Hours w/ SHILLR 📤 - Wednesday at 12pm PST](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkJzXAENZZKv)

June 1: [PROMPT3D w/ SHILLR | Presented by DeviantArt 🤖 - Thursday at 12pm PST](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqJDonXyvvGV)

June 2: [Vibe w/ SHILLR ✨ - Friday at 12pm PST](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKMZzejQRGQ)

Art Spotlight 🖼️
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### Artist: [Thomas Stokes III](https://twitter.com/txstokes)

["Impermanence"](https://twitter.com/txstokes/status/1660708727790379008/photo/1)

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### Artist: [photonisdead](https://twitter.com/photonisdead)

[“No Longer Human”](https://twitter.com/photonisdead/status/1662126624081596416/photo/1)

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### Artist: [arrogantkei](https://twitter.com/arrogantkei)

[“Testing The Waters”](https://twitter.com/arrogantkei/status/1661087789771902976?s=20)

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### Artist: [**nygilia**](https://twitter.com/nygi_xxv)

[“orange wave“](https://twitter.com/nygi_xxv/status/1661017585587220481/photo/1)

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### Artist: [hollagas](https://twitter.com/hollagas)

[“𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒚”](https://twitter.com/hollagas/status/1662153084402024448?s=20)

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[Bernardo’s Art Café](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe) ☕️
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### [**art gm #75 - bawny:** Life, Death & Water ⺢](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe/status/1660788653197492227?s=20)

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1/ bawny is an artist who creates looping animations featuring recurring skeletons interacting with their environment. bawny's art touches on themes like peace, monotony, longing & regret, with a common motif being water, reminding us of the ever-constant cycle of life & death.

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2/ I vibe with bawny's art because the beauty is clear at face value, yet there's so much to unpack in each piece. They do a great job personifying the skeletal form, which is often far removed from the bodies they come from, visualizing the emotional range we go through in life.

![](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/68ed63a9-1555-49b9-81f9-8c3cbab1aa24_600x750.gif)

3/ One piece of bawny's work that sticks out to me is ['Death'](https://foundation.app/@bawwny/bwny/7)(Foundation link). The shadowed-out humanoid holds the remains of their skeletal body in a lake of flowers, suggesting a final resting ground for their past self. Perhaps a rebirth is taking place following a death.

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4/ If I had unlimited ETH I would cop ['Regret'](https://foundation.app/@bawwny/bwny/1) (Foundation link). The figure stands in a deep red water with motionless skeletons laying at their feet. bawny's visualization of regret through the color red as well as the sharp blade held by the subject is poetic and fitting.

![](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bc68de35-8a06-4706-901d-a32b388c6dcf_600x750.gif)

5/ You should scope out bawny's work because their use of subject, color & animation all tie together perfectly. Their use of skeletons & water remind us that we're all just a bag of bones experiencing the world we live in and flowing through a range of emotions as we receive them.

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If you're interested in checking out other artists I've featured or would like to recommend someone I should look into, head over to the below thread. Thanks for reading! ☕️ ✨ 💚

![Twitter avatar for @bernardo_cafe](https://substackcdn.com/image/twitter_name/w_96/bernardo_cafe.jpg)

[Bernardo @bernardo\_cafe](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe/status/1617580987189440512?s=20)

[Hey kid, looks like you're searching for some art. Come see what I have in store 👇](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe/status/1617580987189440512?s=20)

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[5:52 PM ∙ Jan 23, 2023](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe/status/1617580987189440512?s=20)

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[507Likes107Retweets](https://twitter.com/bernardo_cafe/status/1617580987189440512?s=20)

Artist Opportunities by Rebecca Rose 📌
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A new section of the newsletter this week, guest curated by artist and curator [Rebecca Rose](https://twitter.com/rebeccarosenft), bringing to light opportunities for grants and art submissions.

Here are 6 opportunities to submit to (click hyperlinks):

*   [ArtPlex Gallery in LA is accepting submissions for gallery representation. The theme is any contemporary art that pushes boundaries. The deadline is ongoing, and it is open to all digital artists internationally. There is no entry fee.](https://www.artplexgallery.com/en/submissions)
    
*   [Blue Mark Studios in Atlanta is calling for digital art and curators for solo and group exhibitions. The theme is open-ended, and the exhibition duration is 4-8 weeks. The deadline is ongoing, and it is open to all digital artists internationally. Free entry is available, and stipends and funding are offered for accepted proposals.](https://bluemarkstudios.com/gallery-submissions)
    
*   [Artists.org is hosting an ongoing call for AI artists with a theme of AI and its impact on humanity. The exhibition will be held online, and it is open to all digital artists internationally. There is no entry fee.](https://aiartists.org/call-for-artists)
    
*   [The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and Utrecht University of the Arts are offering a digital artist residency in the Netherlands. The theme is "Hydromedia, Seeing With Water." The deadline is June 18, 2023, and the residency will last for one month. Eligibility is limited to EU residents or those with an EU passport, and there is no entry fee.](https://www.transartists.org/en/air/hydromedia-seeing-water)
    
*   [GRIN S+T+Arts is hosting a digital art residency with a focus on the digital and ecological transition in Europe. The theme includes AR and quantum technologies, and the residency locations are Portugal, Finland, Italy, and Austria. The deadline is June 26, 2023, and the residency duration is six months. It is open to all digital artists internationally, with 12 artists selected and $40,000 awarded to each. There is no entry fee.](https://www.transartists.org/en/news/grin-starts-residencies-digital-and-ecological-transition-europe)
    
*   Spectrum/Art Basel Miami Beach is seeking artists for a solo exhibition at the Spectrum Art Fair. The theme is open, and the exhibition will take place from December 6 to 10, 2023. It is open to all digital artists internationally. There is an option for a solo 4 x 10' booth at Spectrum Art Basel Miami Beach with a $3,500 exhibitor fee. [Spectrum entry link](https://redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami-booth-packages/). [Art Basel entry link](https://redwoodartgroup.com/exhibitor-application/).
    

Retweet the [original tweet](https://twitter.com/rebeccarosenft/status/1662170974135959573?s=20) so more artists can see it!

Important News & Threads 🧵
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*   [Curated NFT marketplace SuperRare is taking over the 0x.17 gallery in New York for a two-month exhibition, punctuating the importance of bringing non-fungible token (NFT) artwork into immersive, physical spaces featuring artist Claire Silver.](https://superrare.com/https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12/status/1660655767567859712?s=20)
    
*   [TRIBUTE BRAND collaborates with Snowfro’s Chromie Squiggle for an on-chain, zero-waste, generative sweater collection with the Waste Yarn Project.](https://twitter.com/ArtOnBlockchain/status/1662144383607619606?s=20)
    
*   [In the midst of a generative art resurgence and recent significant auction sales, Sotheby’s Metaverse explore its history through a video series.](https://twitter.com/sothebysverse/status/1662173578702274563?s=46)
    
*   [On the generative art discussion, ChrisF shares his ideas on Store of Value in the context of CryptoPunks and generative art where we are today.](https://twitter.com/chrisf_0x/status/1660696261165498400?s=46&t=jHrL5xfTjPI5ffmCGDbm_g)
    
*   [Nifty Gateway introduces their Collector Appreciate Month, starting in June, with collectors rewarded for their transactions on primary and secondary sales.](https://twitter.com/niftygateway/status/1660681235923111936?s=20)
    
*   [Transient Labs and Patrick Amadon complete a historical drop with novel smart contract functionality, allowing minters to choose the image displayed by the NFT.](https://twitter.com/benstraussphoto/status/1662174875904258048?s=46)
    
*   [Ripcache presents “Public // Private”, a fully onchain digital artwork stored on the ethereum blockchain linked to a physical screen print on a metal panel.](https://twitter.com/ripcache/status/1660798855456374788?s=20)
    

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