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Introducing BUSY in Marfa. A new generative artwork that samples the unique experience of being in Marfa, TX and combines it with a dynamic generative algorithm. I'll be at the Art Blocks gallery creating these in person next week, come say hey!

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Shaderism | Arttu - INFLATABLES 27TH FEB1 year ago

@artblocks_io Oh yes! 🙌

Fahad Karim1 year ago

@artblocks_io Wooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥

Art Blocks1 year ago

🎉🎉 we’re excited to host this at the Art Blocks Gallery in Marfa!

ClownVamp1 year ago

@artblocks_io Yesssssssss

Baret LaVida1 year ago

@artblocks_io I wish I could...maybe next year, so let me say 'hey' from here. Nice artwork, James!

James Merrill1 year ago

@artblocks_io Thanks Baret! Hope to see you next time, it's going to be a blast.

KHWAMPA1 year ago

@artblocks_io 🤌🤌

WIM 😎1 year ago

@artblocks_io Omg dude this is amazing! 👏

Ngozi1 year ago

@artblocks_io This is so inspirational. Makes me want to try more plotter stuff

James Merrill1 year ago

@artblocks_io Doo it!!!

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