THE BUGS “Finding a subject that is so easily loved is rare. As annoying as bugs can be, they are crucial to life on this planet. Shoosty Bugs are so inven - tive they seem to crawl and fly everywhere and are easily scalable. I can create endless types of patterns, all by hand, using my techniques. The results are perfect for clothing, accessories, all kinds of products, books, and more. At scale they are remarkable.” “The large panels on display in the main exhibi - tion hall are printed on luminous twill-weave silk, a fabric with a rich history dating back to neo - lithic China around 3,500 BCE according to the archaeological evidence. To achieve vibrant col - ors and intricate details in each design, I use an
CHROMATIC FUSIONISM Shoosty’s work has always been a celebration of nature - its colors and patterns. It is an exten - sion of Art Nouveau and Bauhaus - mixing inter - twining sources of the natural world with the hard precision of industrial production. Inspired by recent technological advancements, the artist’s work has taken on a whole new character. In em - brace of this new path, Shoosty has coined the term Chromatic Fusionism to distinguish ideas that are shaping artists today from processes of the past. Shoosty describes Chromatic Fusionism as a “paradigm shift” that redefines the relation - ship between art, technology, and society - “ It uniquely emphasizes the seamless integration
Apple iPad Pro and Apple Pencil with state-of-the-art duplex fabric printers. This innovative technology allows me to print the same image with a subtle color shift on the reverse side, creating a sense of wonderment. “ - Shoosty
of artistic expression with cutting-edge technology to create accessible and impactful experiences.” By leveraging technological developments, such as digital printing and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), serve the artist’s palette, Shoosty sees traditional hand-made process - es as part of an all-inclusive creative spectrum.
The Bugs and Chromatic Fusionism
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