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Terry French
I hail from the historic city of Mobile, Alabama, a gem along the famed Spanish Trail that links my birthplace with the vibrant city of San Antonio. This connection is etched in stone outside San Antonio City Hall, a testament to the shared heritage that courses through my veins. As a child, I earned the reputation of being “the smart kid who can draw really good,” a title that foreshadowed the fusion of intellect and creativity that would define my journey. Artistry took root early in my life, leading to my first commissioned work at the tender age of fourteen—an experience that marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for the arts.
My path took a turn towards service and country when I enlisted in the Army during the critical period of 9/11, serving in both OIF and OEF as a Communications Sergeant. The discipline and technical acumen honed during nearly two decades in professional IT—spanning military service, corporate engagements, and entrepreneurial ventures—have been the bedrock of my career. Stationed at Fort Sam Houston in 2008, I later settled in the rolling expanse of San Antonio’s Hill Country in 2012, where life blessed me with the joy of fathering three daughters and two sons. Following a pivotal life change, I embraced the heart of San Antonio in 2017 as a tech entrepreneur, delving into the realms of AI and ML software and hardware solutions. As a proud member of Geekdom since that same year, I’ve found a community that shares my zeal for innovation. Ge ... view more »
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Artist Statement of Work
Tell us about your work (style, approach, philosophy, subject and/or theme):
Art is my first language. It is the lens through which I interpret the whispers of inspiration and the voice with which I speak to the world. My mission transcends the mere creation of visuals; it is about bridging worlds, specifically the vibrant tech district and the pulsing heart of the art district of San Antonio, Texas. Generative art, the cornerstone of my practice, is like planting a seed in the digital soil and watching a unique and unexpected flower bloom. Imagine giving a set of crayons to a computer program and telling it to draw a picture following some simple rules. That's generative art—it's not about copying what's already there, but about creating something completely new and one-of-a-kind.
This art form harnesses the precision of technology and the beauty of artistic principles to craft pieces that are as unexpected as they are beautiful. Each piece is a symphony of randomness, guided by the structured hand of code, embodying the essence of both technological innovation and artistic expression. As a proud member of the San Antonio community, I stand at the crossroads, ready to fuse the analytical brilliance of our tech aficionados with the creative spirit of our artists. We are on the cusp of a new era where art is not just generated but regenerated, continually evolving and growing. Our city thrives when we support the need for robust computer systems and resources that serve as a canvas for both programmers and painters alike. By embracing generative art, San Antonio is not just making a statement; we are setting the stage for a collaborative future where every stroke of code and brush brings us closer, celebrating our unity and our diversity. Together, we step into a future where art is no longer confined to galleries or circuits but is a shared language that speaks of possibility, community, and the bright horizon of San Antonio's tomorrow.
