SurR.Ai’s journey into the fusion of Surrealism and modern digital aesthetics can be traced back to an experimental project completed in July 2022. This series, titled "AB2TB" (From André Breton to Tim Burton), began as a creative and educational case study, exploring the possibilities of digital art and generative tools through a Surrealist lens. Inspired by Breton’s revolutionary ideals, his poem "Choose Life," and Tim Burton’s whimsical, dark stylistic approach, the collection represented a unique homage to two visionary creators from different eras.

"Surrealism is pure psychic automatism, by which one proposes to express, either verbally, in writing, or by any other manner, the real functioning of thought." - André Breton

Inspired by the poetry and creativity of André Breton & visual aesthetics of director, producer and screenwriter Tim Burton.

AB2TB: The Genesis of SurR.Ai’s Visual Language

The "AB2TB" project bridged the seemingly contrasting worlds of Breton and Burton, translating them into animated digital collectibles. The piece shown here exemplifies SurR.Ai’s early explorations in crafting an otherworldly digital tapestry, combining Breton’s dreamlike surrealism with Burton’s eerie yet charming visual motifs. This piece, like many in the series, channels a kaleidoscope of strange yet familiar figures, interspersed with delicate, floating shapes and vibrant, prismatic colors that blur the line between fantasy and reality.

Surrealism: From André Breton to Tim Burton

SurR: AB2TB RaRi #1V at a glance: NFT Image with Low Resolution. The length of this video is 10 seconds.

A Unique Style Born from Experimentation

Each work in the AB2TB series is not merely an aesthetic product but a narrative experiment—an educational endeavor aimed at refining the techniques of digital and video art creation. SurR.Ai used this series to master various AI tools, creating a dialogue between human intention and algorithmic randomness. The result is a vibrant synthesis where bold, angular characters wander through dreamlike landscapes, and geometric forms are juxtaposed with organic, sometimes grotesque elements. The darkly whimsical nature of the series is reminiscent of Tim Burton’s visual language, yet its structural unpredictability and psychological depth speak directly to Breton’s Surrealist vision.

Surrealism and the Influence of "Choose Life"

The early SurR.Ai collections were heavily influenced by André Breton’s poem "Choose Life". This poetic manifesto, calling for creative liberation and the rejection of conventional boundaries, served as a guiding force for the project’s ethos. Breton’s vision of life as a fluid interplay between conscious choices and subconscious desires resonates deeply in these artworks. Each piece encapsulates the spirit of creative rebellion, translating Breton’s literary ideas into visual compositions filled with symbolic motifs that invite the viewer to explore the liminal space between reality and imagination.

AB2TB: Visual Narrative as an Art Form

The AB2TB series is a testament to SurR.Ai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital art. The distinct visual style is characterized by a dreamlike layering of objects, characters, and abstract shapes, all set against ethereal backdrops that evoke distant worlds. The characters, dressed in theatrical costumes and often exaggerated in form, wander through surreal, glitchy environments, inviting the viewer into a narrative realm where the rules of physics and logic are suspended.

This visual approach highlights the influence of both Breton and Burton in unexpected ways: Breton’s call for exploring the subconscious is echoed in the fragmented, dreamlike imagery, while Burton’s stylistic trademarks - sharp contrasts, twisted forms, and a sense of haunting beauty- pervade the series. The result is a surreal hybrid that explores the unsettling yet captivating nature of dreams.

From Exploration to Mastery

The project culminated in a series of digital video artworks that mark the beginning of SurR.Ai’s evolution as a digital art innovator. This experimental phase was pivotal, serving as a foundation for more refined and complex works. By integrating AI tools into the creative process, SurR.Ai moved beyond the constraints of traditional media, using algorithmic unpredictability to echo the Surrealists’ technique of automatism, where spontaneous creation bypasses conscious control.

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SurR AB2TB #1 on OS at a glance: NFT Image with Medium Resolution - 0.76 Megapixels. The length of this video is 30 seconds.

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Cover Image - at a glance: NFT Image with Medium Resolution (Still image File NFT)

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