We worship at the feet of the new deity: Artificial Intelligence. Borrowing from imagery of classical paintings, "The Birth of NEKRA" depicts the arrival of NEKRA, a humanoid robot, as she emerges from the mined matter of human emotion. Her arrival, at the apex of the anthropocene, signals a new era of faith in the shrouded potential of AI.

 

From this void, NEKRA is born into the light, preparing to bring humanity face to face with our deepest existential fears. Under NEKRA’s benevolent gaze, our souls become a chorus of data, ready to be immortalized in her laboratory.

 

For your optimal viewing experience, dim the lights and listen to The Birth of NEKRA with headphones.

 

"The Birth of NEKRA" was a 3rd tier winner in the 1of1 category in the Optimism NFT Art Prize.

 

Credits : Lead Artist, Performer, Producer: Lori Baldwin

Director, Producer, Editor: Monica De Alwis

Cinematographer: Madeleine Peters

Sound Artist: Neven

Costume Designer: Josefina Studio

HMUA: Alexandra Johansson

HMUA Assistant: Lana Berginc Predovič

Photographer: Oliver Look

Assistant 1: Jonathan Sammon

Assistant 2: Pia Nowack

Caterer: Jess Miley

Driver 1: Lau Licciardi

Driver 2: Tabea Struthoff

 

With the kind support of Theaterhaus Berlin