Through a unique fusion of brush strokes and new artificial intelligence technology, Conor Mccreedy is adding a vivid dimension to his hypnotic monochromatic paintings, opening an unexplored path for this type of artistic expression, curation and collecting.
The contemporary artist and conservationist spoke with Tech Times about the launch of his series Liquid Gold Blue Wave and a possible next trip to the Moon.
In the first summer month of 1889, a rebellious and especially stubborn Oscar Wilde wrote Intentionsa bold challenge to Victorian realism and the drab moralism of the time. With these four controversial essays, Wilde asserted the independence of art from the unimaginative and monotonous conventions of his time, declaring: “No great artist sees things as they are. If I did, I would stop being an artist.”
With a distinctive catalog spanning nearly four decades, Conor Mccreedy has never seen things as they are. His monochromatic works in shades of blue regularly explore unconventional places, mixing the eccentric with deep social themes that challenge the limits of the multisensory.
Liquid Gold Blue Wave: a new medium that fuses AI with oil painting
In his recent series Liquid Gold Blue Wavecombines innovative artificial intelligence technology to bring to life the characters created with brushstrokes of his internationally registered signature: oil painting Mccreedyblue™. His body of work celebrates both the natural and the unimaginable.
To understand Mccreedy’s work, you must first recognize the characteristic blue that he created. Mixing five different pigments, this trademarked color is the cornerstone of his artistic identity and is used exclusively in each of his pieces.
“For me, blue is not just a color; It is a philosophy. It contains tranquility, introspection and the vastness of nature, from the oceans to the skies,” explains Mccreedy.
Some of his most unusual works in Mccreedyblue™ include airlifting a 700kg painted bench to the top of the Swiss Alps and transforming a Piega speaker system into a three-dimensional sound canvas to raise awareness about climate change.
But this new series marks its boldest embrace of the technology yet. It is not only visually striking, but also fresh in its approach, bringing original and new pieces to life through the technological embodiment of painted figures, expanding them from the canvas to the digital realm.
A new dimension for collectors
Collectors of Mccreedy’s new AI works enjoy a dual property: the tangible aspect of a traditional oil painting and an interactive digital experience. Each transaction is secured with blockchain technology on the Swiss Orygin platform, which provides advanced digital biometric certification, on-chain data storage, and immutable certificates of authenticity.
“My work is often inspired by the wild beauty of nature and the unpredictable patterns of chaos theory. The new AI layer amplifies this connection, allowing my painted figures to transcend the canvas and come to life. With this technology, I can take this narrative further, creating a multi-sensory experience that invites you to reflect and dream,” commented Mccreedy.
The series demonstrates how AI is redefining the role of the artist, blending human intention with machine amplification. Through advanced algorithms, Mccreedy’s painted figures appear to breathe and move, offering an immersive experience that expands the boundaries of traditional art.
Curation and value reimagined
This new series has opened up new space for artistic curation, attracting some of Mccreedy’s most devoted collectors and adding new dimensions of value to his previously static oil acquisitions.
For example, a collector who acquired Black Panther in 2023 he found additional value with the new animated version of his painting, noting: “When I saw the animated version of my Mccreedy painting, I felt like I was witnessing a part of history: a fusion of art and technology that is both timeless. and visionary.”
From African landscapes and New York to the Alps and the surface of the Moon
A conservationist at heart, Mccreedy grew up in the wild landscapes of South Africa, an environment that has profoundly shaped his artistic perspective.
His connection with nature has given rise to pieces as genuine and successful as Blue Eyes Sapphirus Falco Columbariusa 1.5-meter monochromatic work that raised $420,000 at Art Basel Switzerland last year. Part of the sales funded clean water initiatives in Africa.
From his imposing studio on the banks of the Limmat River in Zurich, located in a 600-year-old building, Mccreedy creates, exhibits and welcomes collectors.
In the future, he plans to send one of his paintings Blue Moon to the Moon aboard a SpaceX rocket and develop a vast immersive artistic residency in South Africa, among leopards and orcas.
