Angelo Sotira, co-founder of DeviantArt, has launched a new project, Layer, focusing on premium digital art presentation.
Who is Angelo Sotira and Why a New Display?
Angelo Sotira co-founded DeviantArt 25 years ago and is now returning to the digital art scene. His new venture stems from the belief that existing displays do not do justice to modern digital art forms. He aims to create a screen that functions not merely as a consumer device but as a dedicated art canvas.
Introducing the Layer Display
Layer is a display built specifically for showcasing digital art. Unlike products such as Samsung's 'The Frame', Layer is a premium device with a price tag of $22,000. This price reflects its target audience: serious collectors and institutions requiring the highest quality presentation for their digital collections.
AI Art and Its Distinction on Layer
Layer targets complex digital creations, particularly certain forms of AI art. Sotira emphasizes that the display is built to run the code behind generative AI art and other dynamic digital works in real-time. This capability ensures that art is shown as intended, which is crucial for art forms that are not fixed images.
The Layer display, created by Angelo Sotira, signifies a bold move in the premium digital art market. By focusing on high-fidelity presentation for AI art and complex digital works, Layer highlights the increasing interest in specialized technology in this field.
