Draft:Compressionism

Compressionism is a contemporary art movement that embraces the constraints imposed by digital file compression algorithms as a unique medium for artistic expression.

Artists within this movement intentionally reduce the file size of their artworks, whether they are images, videos, or other digital media, utilizing compression techniques to manipulate the visual or auditory output. By doing so, Compressionist artists explore the tension between fidelity and abstraction, as well as the interplay between digital technology and human perception.

This movement challenges traditional notions of resolution and clarity, inviting viewers to engage with the artifacting, pixelation, and distortion inherent in compressed files as integral components of the artistic experience.

Compressionism seeks to interrogate the boundaries of digital representation and to find beauty in the artifacts of data reduction, offering a commentary on the increasingly digitized nature of contemporary culture.

Blockchain as Canvas
Compressionism has become extremely popular amongst crypto artists