Supernova’s solo artist spotlight has been a hallmark within programming since the festival’s inception, serving as a tribute to an individual artist that is recognized for distinction in their work and dedication to their practice within the field of digital motion art and animation. Denver Digerati is proud to celebrate the work of AUJIK for Regeneration, an entity long shrouded in mystery, whose very essence is firmly aligned with the year’s theme. As a self-described “nature/tech cult,” AUJIK, aka Stefan Larsson, has taken the ideas of evolution and technological progress to their logical extremes, through a growing body of work that is truly transformational as contemporary art embodied through digitally derived time-based media. This year’s spotlight provides several components developed in association with AUJIK, including an extensive interview accompanied by a video program curated for the online presentation; integration with the festival’s live Silent Screen component, featuring excerpts from one of AUJIK’s recent animations across five public LED screens; and a first ever documentary video produced by AUJIK as well as tutorial detailing the artists revolutionary workflow. Larsson will also serve as one of this year’s three jurors overseeing the festival focal competition and awards. The AUJIK solo spotlight serves as the first online component of Supernova and will be available throughout the month of September.
The core of Supernova’s annual Solo Artist Spotlight is a selection of animations that amplify the artist’s range, growth, unique aesthetic and constant development with an ongoing practice based in the usage of digital tools towards time-based media. This program has been curated by Barry Whittaker in collaboration with AUJIK. The interview will be available starting September 1st as part of Denver Digerati’s monthly Artist Feature
AUJIK has prepared a 45 minute documentary, taking viewers through select works that have developed through his prolific contemporary art practice over recent years. The documentary will be available starting September 1st as part of Denver Digerati’s monthly Artist Feature
Denver Digerati provides an exclusive interview with AUJIK, conducted by Barry Whittaker over the summer of 2021 for Supernova. The artist offers critical insight into his influences, art practice, home-base of Japan, and most recent film tschandalacene, debuting in association with Supernova Regeneration. The interview will be available starting September 1st as part of Denver Digerati’s monthly Artist Feature
AUJIK has adapted his latest film tschandalacene to be shown in select excerpts across five of Denver Digerati’s six public LED screens as part of this year’s focal Silent Screen live event and public walking tour. The concept was first implemented in 2018, with guest artist Robert Seidel utilizing simultaneous presentation on three of Denver’s LED displays. As more screens materialize in public space, Denver Digerati maintains its position as a leader amongst artists integrating their work in thoughtful and expressive ways for the public to appreciate. Available in downtown Denver September 18th from Noon - 8pm
Presented as part of Denver Digerati’s continued focus on Education, AUJIK delivers a 30 minute tutorial in conjunction with tschandalacene that centers on the artist’s most common workflow. Focused on the use of Syntheyes motion tracking integrated with Cinema 4d, supported by Octane render and Adobe After Effects, this is an exciting offering not to be missed by anyone seeking advanced knowledge with computer based tools, and how not to waste extra months of your life. Watch Here
Denver Digerati’s collaboration with Toledo Momentum Festival will feature AUJIK’s most recent music video, with Dax-J, entitled: Simulated Reality (Terafactory AI Electronics) in the Nightfall program. The video takes place in Osaka Japan, portraying the symbiotic relationship between the Emycorrhiza and the AI-simulated world, with a soundtrack that reaches exquisite sonic heights. Presented to the public in Toledo, Ohio on September 16th at 8:00pm.