Ep. #50: Blurring Reality and Imagination - Boris Eldagsen’s Promptography Journey

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #50 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this fascinating episode, we sit down with the innovative German photomedia artist Boris Eldagsen. Renowned for his deep exploration of the unconscious mind, Boris’s work blends photography, theater, painting, and film to create symbolic visual poetry that exists between the sublime and the uncanny. About Our Guest: Boris Eldagsen   Boris Eldagsen is a Berlin-based photomedia artist whose career spans over two decades. His work delves into the unconscious, crafting evocative images and immersive installations that connect with viewers on an intuitive, dreamlike level. From "Inverted Street Photography" to cutting-edge AI image-making—termed "promptography"—Boris continuously pushes the boundaries of art and technology. With exhibitions worldwide and collaborations with leading institutions, Boris remains a pioneer in exploring humanity’s collective unconscious through art. Tune in to this episode to:   - Explore the origins of Boris’s groundbreaking "promptography" and AI image-making.   - Learn how Boris combines archetypes, symbolism, and technology to craft his evocative art.   - Discover how his personal philosophy and experiences shape his creative journey.   - Reflect on the societal and artistic implications of AI in visual storytelling.   Outline: 0:00 - Coming Up…  3:30 - Early Artistic Influences and Transition to Photography   7:23 - Philosophy and Artistic Foundations   11:11 - Discovering Yin and Yang in His Work   18:05 - Collaboration with Roger Ballen   22:45 - The Concept of Inverted Street Photography   28:18 - Transition to Staged Photography   47:27 - Evolution of Immersive Installations   1:00:17 - Collaborative Work and AI Experimentation   1:02:19 - Philosophy of AI and Promptography   1:13:50 - Creativity as Problem-Solving   1:20:53 - The Future of AI and Art   1:41:27 - Overcoming Misconceptions About AI in Art   1:53:35 - Exploring Human Condition and Subconscious Themes   1:58:27 - Returning to Black-and-White Imagery   2:00:45 - Closing Thoughts on Collaboration and Future Projects   Don’t forget to:   - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that explore the intersection of art, technology, and the unconscious.   - Like and share this episode to celebrate the evolution of visual storytelling.   - Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.   EPISODE LINKS:   Boris's Website: www.eldagsen.com Instagram: @boriseldagsen SOCIAL:   - Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast   - Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast   - Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast   - Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast   #BorisEldagsen #TheUrbanautPodcast #AIArt #Photography #Promptography #VisualPoetry #TheUnconsciousMind #ArtisticExploration #urbanautica #stevebisson #PatrickLeeHubbard