My name is Dlela Lombard
I am a self-taught photo and digital artist whose creative journey is rooted in a rich tapestry of analogue photography, film set work, and book cover art. My practice is an exploration of spontaneity and intuition, where I embrace the flow of the moment, transforming formless consciousness—much like the ephemeral nature of pixels—into vivid, imaginative visual forms. This process is my way of pioneering an ever-evolving artistic evolution, where each image is a reflection of inner experimentation and discovery.Since 2023, I have integrated AI generation into my artistic toolkit, developing a unique prompting language inspired by surrealist text automatism. By experimenting with various models and refining images for both print and digital displays, I push the boundaries of generative photo art, blending technology with intuition in a dance of creativity. My extensive experience with Photoshop, accumulated over many years, ensures that my work retains its longevity and quality, especially in printing.My journey spans outdoor shoots, scouting models, and collaborations with galleries such as Henry Boxer in London and the Brighton & Hove Art Museum. But beyond the technical and collaborative aspects, my art is also a quest for individuation and awakening—an exploration of states of consciousness and the inner light that guides me. I see formlessness not as chaos, but as the very essence of art itself—a boundless space where imagination and consciousness intertwine.In this ongoing voyage, I continue to follow my impulses, trusting the spontaneous flow of creation, always finding new ways to 'give form to the formlessness that animates both my art and my soul.I see this as a basic and good foundation for more.What matters is not to get lost in a hype of rapidly evolving automatism because who are we if the machine takes over everything? We might forget who we truly are.If we let machines decide everything, we risk becoming mere shadows of ourselves—automatons, just like them.
