E13 Dawnia Darkstone — The Art Of Breaking Things | MakersPlace Editorial

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“Unlike the closely guarded secrets of the photography world, glitch artists are often eager to share their techniques. With the Glitch Artists Collective, we even have a group dedicated to teaching new techniques, called “Tool Time,” where members are eager to share their discoveries.”

— Dawnia Darkstone

About Dawnia Darkstone

Glitch artist Dawnia Darkstone (@letsglitchit) evolved from photography to glitch after being enthralled by art and technology’s intersection. Her methods encompass sonification, AI-enhanced textures, and circuit bending (just to name a few) to create unique art pieces. Notably, she’s manipulated Google’s new music AI and tweaked inexpensive children’s cameras to generate one-of-a-kind visuals.

Darkstone’s contributions extend beyond art creation, with her interactive zine, Darkstone Review, and Crypto Webcams, a project addressing mass surveillance. She played a pivotal role in reshaping the glitch art community through her work in re-curating the Sotheby’s “Beyond Binary” exhibition to foster a more inclusive art space and drawing community appreciation.

Darkstone’s candidness about her bipolar disorder, its influence on her work, and the importance of self-care offer an inspiring narrative. She underscores the significance of supportive communities for artists, particularly those transitioning to full-time work. Her resilience, passion, and commitment to her community provide insightful glimpses into the glitch art world and navigating digital spaces.

Episode Highlights

The conversation begins with Darkstone’s artistic journey, transitioning from photography to glitch art.
Darkstone shares her enthusiasm for the intersection of art and technology.
She provides insights into her use of sonification techniques, AI-enhanced textures, and circuit bending to create unique artworks.
Darkstone discusses her innovative use of scanner glitches and a unique chemical process in her art.
She shares details about her interactive zine ‘Darkstone Review’ and her project ‘Crypto Webcams’, which raises awareness about mass surveillance.
Darkstone reflects on her role in re-curating the “Beyond Binary” glitch art exhibition and her involvement with Sotheby’s, along with the community responses these initiatives sparked.
The conversation then shifts to the intersection of mental health and artistic expression, with Darkstone openly discussing her experiences with bipolar disorder and its influence on her work.
She underlines the importance of self-care and maintaining healthy relationships for managing her creative process.
Darkstone emphasizes the need for artists, especially those transitioning into full-time work, to find or create a supportive community.
The dialogue explores the challenges of maintaining engagement in online communities, with Darkstone offering her experiences and practical tips for introverted individuals.

Please enjoy!

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