Legacy of Craft: Tangible Textures and Cutting-Edge Technology

For over 25 years, Randy Kart has perfected a unique style that intricately blends tangible textures with digital mediums, a craft deeply rooted in his family's artistic legacy. Inspired by his grandfather, a master pinstriper for the REO Motor Car Company, and his father, a textile designer and craftsman who was a childhood friend of Malcolm X, Kart continues this tradition of craftsmanship. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and machine learning, he bridges the gap between traditional artistry and modern innovation. This blend of old and new not only highlights his dedication to evolving his art form but also honors the profound influence of his lineage, creating a tactile depth that invites viewers to explore and appreciate both the past and the future of art.

Explore the delicate sculptures of "Disposable Materialism" – an immersive art project that reimagines discarded objects into thought-provoking forms. This collection artfully blends tangible textures from a variety of real-world materials with sophisticated digital artistry, enhanced by machine learning algorithms. Over 25 years, these textures—ranging from the vivid strokes of acrylic paints on canvas to the organic feel of textiles, wood, cardboard, and handmade papers—have been meticulously created and curated, bringing depth and authenticity to the digital realm. Through this unique fusion, Kart challenges traditional notions of value, transience, environmental impact, and consumer culture. Witness the fragile beauty that emerges from the overlooked and explore the profound stories woven into the fabric of the disposable. Join us in this exploration of materials, meaning, and mindfulness, where art not only unveils but also reconstructs the hidden narratives of our throwaway culture. Embrace the tactile connection to the digital world, reflecting on the transient yet impactful nature of our material surroundings.

METROPOLIS is an intriguing series of 108 unique Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) that intertwines digital artistry with geo-spatial exploration, created by Randy Kart. This project delves into the subjective human valuation of land, urging us to reconsider our perspectives on seemingly uniform terrains across the globe. 

Each NFT represents a distinct piece of the project and contains exclusive unlockable content. This content includes comprehensive narratives that provide deeper insights into the depicted terrain, enhancing the connection between the token holder and the artwork.

Through METROPOLIS, Randy Kart invites individuals to explore the diverse dimensions of human subjectivity and cultural background that shape our understanding and valuation of the physical world.

Randy Kart's artistry in 'Freedom of Information' offers a captivating journey through the essence of humanity, exploring the vivid tableau of childhood where imagination set the boundaries of exploration. Using simple materials like newspapers and bills, we once crafted airplanes and kites—each piece a manifestation of creativity and the unfettered spirit of youth, letting raw, innocent information catch the wind. Yet, today's digital realm poses the question: What does freedom truly signify when our personal data, the beacon of our identity, stands vulnerable?