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25 generative AI artworks by Emi Kusano
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The Altar of Bonnō
by Emi Kusano

Bonnō is the Buddhist concept that embodies the blind passions that drive our actions and emotions. The pervasive material desires driven by these passions are the subject of this generative AI series, displayed in the form of various overindulgences that tempt daily actions right up to the altars of worship.

Feeding from an amalgam of Japanese culture, western influence, and Buddhist traditions and symbolism – the sheer density of material defilements expressed in these works are a widespread phenomena of contemporary life throughout the world. Their hold on our field of view conveys the troubling complexities that seek to impede the attainment of spiritual harmony. worship.

This series is a study of fictional lives in a retro-future world, imagined by Kusano using artificial intelligence image-making processes, real photography, and digital painting.

All 25 pieces will be randomly assigned to winning bidders, with the auction set to end today on Verse. Each bidder will be refunded down to the lowest winning bid price, so that each collector pays the same price without risk of ‘overbidding.’

View all of the works and place your bid below. Bidding ends at 2:30 est today.

The Altar of Bonnō on NFT Now

NFT Now recently featured this series with a special in-depth article about the philosophy and concept behind Kusano’s latest work. We encourage everyone to read this provocative view on Buddhism, human desire, and the nature of this series.

Kusano’s series is part of In Spirit

The Altar of Bonnō is part of TENDER’s exhibition of generative AI art series In Spirit – exploring provocations of self-reflection, interconnectivity, sacred practices, visceral energies, and the infinitely broad spiritual world.

This show is presented on Verse – the premier platform for releasing special, art-forward generative series on Ethereum and across algorithmic and AI works from images, live code, and even on-chain.

There are 8 unique series by 8 artists in the exhibition – check out the show’s page to read more about the concept and see more works of the upcoming series: