a_machine7

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Professional Summary

Jay Speakman, under the creative guise of a_machine7, crafts digital art that reflects the tension and symbiosis between humanity and technology, drawing inspiration from the foreboding narratives of dystopian fiction. With a professional background as a UX designer and writer, Jay brings a unique narrative-driven approach to his art, synthesizing his expertise in user experience with his passion for storytelling within the digital landscape. 

Digital Presence

• Instagram: Engaged following of over 6,000, showcasing a range of digital art pieces that spark conversation and contemplation about our future with technology.

Artistic Approach

• Themes: Exploration of dystopian futures, human-technology interface, digital consciousness.
• Techniques: Use of digital illustration tools, machine learning algorithms for generative art, and UX principles to guide viewer experience.

Professional Experience

• UX Writing: Five years crafting user-focused content, honing skills in narrative development, user empathy, and interface design that inform artistic methodologies.

Education

• BA in History, California State University Northridge
• Credential in Medieval Architecture, Yale University
• UX Design, CareerFoundry, Berlin

Additional Skills

• Software Proficiency: Sketch, Figma, Python for machine learning applications.
• Languages: Basic Chinese

Statement

As an emerging digital artist, I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how art interacts with and comments on the evolving digital era. I am excited to embark on this journey, continuously learning, and contributing to the dialogue on art and technology.