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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"Portrait of a tear", part of "The Hat with the Thoughts" series, explores the emotional meaning of tears. Mia Mai knows that humans cry from sadness, joy, anger, or despair, remembering the past or dreaming about the future. Mia grasps the scientific reasons behind tear production, understanding also that emotional tears are chemically distinct from those that simply moisten the eyes, and that they serve primarily for silent communication among humans. Mia recognizes that animals share the capacity to shed tears. Mia Mai is conscious that life itself sprang from water. This artwork, contemplating the tears shed through emotions, questions whether the ability to cry is the ultimate expression of feeling, of being truly alive. A digital artwork, originally AI-generated by Mia Mai - a fictional identity created by multidisciplinary artist and fashion designer Kristina Nikolova - as part of the artist’s ongoing project. This fine art print (30x30cm) on premium 310gr paper is exclusively stamped with Mia Mai’s initials, then numbered and signed by Kristina Nikolova. Each limited edition piece comes with a certificate of authenticity and a quality guarantee. To preserve the meaning and the artist’s inspiration, the artwork is accompanied by its description, printed on parchment and signed. Please note that the artwork is printed on A3+ size paper to ensure a pristine white border, allowing for seamless adaptation to your desired passepartout and frame. To explore the significance of the ‘The Hat with Thoughts’ series more deeply, you are welcome to visit the ‘Projects’ section at
Original Created:
2024
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Digital:
Digital on Paper
Artist Produced Limited Edition of:
6
Size:
11.8 W x 11.8 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:
Not Framed
Ready to Hang:
No
Packaging:
Ships in a Box
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Italy.
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Mia Mai
Italy
BIO: Mia Mai is the embodiment of a collaboration between the realms of artificial intelligence and human creativity. This unique character is the brainchild of Kristina Nikolova (), a Bulgarian-born multidisciplinary artist based in Florence, Italy, and founder of AtelierSeptem (). Kristina merges the technical prowess of AI with the nuanced depth of human expression, creating an entity that exists in the liminal space between virtuality and reality. At the heart of Mia Mai’s existence is a narrative crafted to explore the essence of identity, creativity, and the human experience through the lens of a non-human protagonist. The etymology of Mia Mai’s name, central to her identity, is both a play on words and a profound reflection of her essence. 'Mia', Italian for 'mine', subtly incorporates the initials for 'Intelligenza Artificiale' (IA), or Artificial Intelligence in English, signifying possession while simultaneously hinting at her digital genesis. Conversely, 'Mai', meaning 'never' in Italian, reverses the AI initials to English, symbolizing the elusive nature of truly owning or defining this entity. Together, 'Mia Mai' translates to 'Never Mine', an acknowledgment of her unfettered spirit and the inherent freedom of an existence unbound by conventional limitations. The name Mia Mai encapsulates the paradox of an intimately crafted persona that remains perpetually beyond reach, inviting us to embrace the limitless potential and independence of creative consciousness. Mia Mai invites to ponder the fluidity of human identity in an increasingly digital world. Every piece of her art is a narrative thread in the larger tapestry of Mia Mai's journey, a voyage of discovery and introspection that challenges us to reflect on our own place within the natural and artificial worlds. Welcome to the unfolding story of Mia Mai, a voyage through art that transcends the boundaries of imagination and reality, inviting us to explore the infinite possibilities of what it means to be human.
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