The Violin Player by Rutra
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When I was a teenager I read all of Asimov books. The ones about robotics particularly fascinated me. Concepts about the fuzzy border that can be established between sufficiently advanced humanoid robots and humanity are very intriguing. Books like "Bicentennial Man" or "I, Robot" are great examples of this.
This week I watched "I, Robot" for the 3rd or 4th time (the movie with Will Smith). While I was watching it I was thinking what other things would those robots be capable of doing. I thought that maybe they could also play musical instruments. Then I thought about one of these robots that would gradually develop the "soul" necessary to take the musical execution one step further, towards sublime, as opposed to the others who would only play it mechanically only. That robot would be special, he might have desires for freedom to share his music with everyone and maybe his owner would have to lock him up, in a secluded place somewhere, where the owner would have the selfish privilege of being the only one listening him play, whenever he wanted. Then other thoughts also crossed my mind, like can a robot produce art? Does art exist if it's not shared? Would the robot want to play if no one was there to listen to him? Would a human feel sorry for this situation even knowing it was only a machine? Anyway, it was around these and other thoughts that this image was born. I hope you enjoy.
Comments (63)
capelito
Great scene, excellent work.
Merlin_Studios
Beautiful lighting, a great, thought provoking scene.
faroutsider
Excellent concept, superbly put together. Asimov would be proud of you...
Biffowitz
Awesome scene and artwork, I robot stirred up my imagination too!
bigbraader
Excellent creation here, wonderful imagination. Azimov's book is much better than the film IMHO :)
chabot
fantastic work!
r6y6a6n6
NICE I read Asimov to good render
Soulpainter
Awesome idea. Love how they have their back turned to us gives a nice feel to the image!
kftate
Absolutely gorgeous image and wonderful idea! I always loved Asimov books as well. Very beautiful work!!
ArtPearl
Very pristine render. It is moving - both in concept and visually.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent scene and render!
Domi48
excellent!
soffy
Amazing scenery and atmosphere,excellent work*****
jaybutton
Very cool. Very surreal. I like it. Jay
2121
an amazing render, one of your best !!
bruno021
Have a look at this, Artur, another possible answer. Love this piece, btw. http://video.asterpix.com/v/10338741/video-vita-ex-musica-animation-supinfocom-musique/
Miska7
Really nice image. Excellent lighting, textures and robot character! Great render!
danway
Really neat!
Orinoor
It's a great image and you've asked a lot of great questions. Of course, for me it would be simple. I would do art whether or not anyone ever saw or heard it. It's how I figure out life and myself, so it's more a vehicle for personal growth. I think your robot might feel the same.
CaressingTheDark
incredible render
krickerd
Interesting thoughts. There's a certain sadness conveyed. I don't know why the cloth fits so well but it does - very realistic as opposed to the synthetic rest of the foreground.
Gossamyr
I like the way you think. Image is very well done :-)
zorzim
Hey, this is a damned fine piece of art regarding art. I loved your reflections on art and Asimovian Robots (on Bicentennial Man the robot that will in fact acquire human rights does carpenter artworks indeed)... and in fact the illustration stand on a force of its own. Think of Michelangelo, and how its genius was in fact enslaved to some pope or lord of that time... as a matter of fact being paid for an artwork is a loose form of slavery even for humans, or not... ?
9002434
An astounding artwork and ..... very original. Bravo!!
amanda_a42
Great lighting!
dbrv6
Excellent render and very well staged. What is art anyway? lol I certainly know there are those that declare things as art that I do not. The same could be said of music. As for AI and the philosophical questions it raises that is a tangled question.
LaurentR
Great idea amazingly well achieved!! Great inspiration...!!
Stardust_Crossing
Interesting and imaginative scene! Very well done!
decadence
Awesome light and atmosphere. Fantastic scene!
Pewter7
Very cool concept and render, fabulous sci-fi artistry! 10+