Digital Arts & New Media
About Atelier Angel Karagiozov
Atelier Angel Karagiozov, founded by the visionary artist Angel Karagiozov in 1999, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Rooted in the legacy of the Old Masters, our studio embraces the digital age, weaving together centuries-old techniques with cutting-edge technology.
A Childhood Dream Realized
Angel Karagiozov's Digital Art journey began in the early 90s when he stood in awe before a computer at the "Design in America" exhibition. The mouse felt unwieldy, yet the promise of digital creation ignited a spark.
Years later in 1998 at the University of applied Arts Vienna - Angewandte, armed with a Power Macintosh G3, he embarked on a quest to fulfill his childhood wish.
The Digital Renaissance
Around the year 2018, with the public emergence of Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and a year or two later, the appearance of diffusion probabilistic models, we updated our creative process. These algorithms became our silent collaborators, infusing our work with unexpected beauty. The canvas expanded beyond physical dimensions, and pixels danced to the rhythm of binary code. We have fully embraced a workflow that incorporates AI image generation as a creative tool. It is our conviction that artistic expression extends beyond manual skill to encompass conceptualization and discernment. The ability to curate and refine visual elements demands a profound understanding of art history and philosophy, cultivated through years of dedicated practice.
Our Philosophy
At the soul of our creative process lies the spirit of experimentation. We believe that true creativity thrives on the fringes of convention, challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Art, in our view, is a powerful tool for nonconformity, a sanctuary of freedom within the human experience. Recognizing the immense potential of digital art in the late 1990s, we embraced its inherent experimental nature. While early digital painting was a technical challenge, akin to photomontage and collage, advancements in software have bridged the gap between the digital and physical realms. Today, digital tools empower artists to seamlessly translate their visions, regardless of their background in traditional media. The digital medium further liberates artistic expression by transcending the limitations imposed by physical materials and real-world constraints. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence, a new era of creative collaboration has dawned. Artists now have the opportunity to partner with intelligent machines, resulting in extraordinary visual symphonies that defy categorization. Atelier Angel Karagiozov is more than just a workshop; it's a haven for artistic exploration. We champion the harmonious interplay of human creativity and artificial intelligence, believing that this synergistic relationship yields unparalleled results.
11 May 2024