John Darque - Club Foot
Club Foot is a mesmerising visual journey through the dark and hypnotic world of techno, brought to life by the creative application of deep learning technology. Using a custom deep learning model developed with the open source AI tool, Stable Diffusion, the video captures the raw energy and unique aesthetic of the techno scene in a way that is both surreal and immersive.
Rather than aiming for a literal depiction, the video takes a more abstract approach, presenting fragmented and distorted glimpses of the subculture that convey the intense, overwhelming experience of being part of this elusive world. The resulting imagery is dreamlike and almost psychedelic, with artifacts and inaccuracies that add to the sense of otherworldliness.
John Darque - I Must Be Lonely
The video explores the raw power and stark beauty of Brutalist architecture. It takes the viewer on a journey through a maze of towering walls closing in on them, creating a sense of awe and reverence for the imposing structures. As the viewer is carried through this unending expanse, a sense of alienation and disorientation sets in. The video draws parallels between Techno music and Brutalist architecture, as both have been often criticised for their apparent coldness and inhumanity.