Dear Artists, Collectors & Community Contributors,
Greetings, I’m Shadow PhanTom, one of the Tri-Presidents of Silicon Dream Artists during the early 90s. Three decades ago, we were an ANSI art group pushing the limits of digital creativity in an underground scene where art and notoriety collided. Back then, building culture and infrastructure wasn’t just about self-expression—it was how you earned access. It was raw, experimental, and community driven. Pirate ANSI art groups created spaces where artists thrived through shared passion and the drive to see their work distributed in games and intro screens across the BBS world.
Now, in 2025, we’re reigniting that spirit with the relaunch of SDA as an AI Art Generation collective. Digital art has entered a new era, one where artificial intelligence, blockchain authentication, and next-generation display technology are shaping how art is created, collected, and experienced. SDA isn’t just a revival of art on a new platform—it’s an evolution. A place where human creativity and AI-assisted artistry merge to form something greater than the sum of its parts. Whether it’s coding new ways to showcase art, pushing AI techniques further, or crafting visual experiences that challenge perception, SDA is about collaboration, technology, and artistic innovation.
But more than that, SDA is a community. Some artists want to sell and license their work. Some want to push the limits of generative techniques. Others may want a space where they can create, share, and enjoy art socially, without pressure. All of these are great ways to be part of SDA. You can simply join the conversation, post your work for fun, participate in creative challenges, or get involved in more structured projects.
For those who want to explore professional opportunities, SDA provides structured revenue models, physical display channels, and working on establishing a network of collectors and businesses looking for high-quality digital art in evolving collections. Whether it’s through Authentic Digital Collectibles (ADCs), curated SDA-Frame exhibitions, or collaborative projects, artists retain control of their creative vision while benefiting from SDA’s evolving ecosystem.
At its core, SDA is about shaping the next frontier of digital creativity. Whether you’re here to sell, experiment, learn, collaborate, or just hang out and enjoy art with like-minded people, there’s a place for you.
We invite you to be part of this new chapter. Let’s push the boundaries of digital artistry together—whether as creators, collectors, or collaborators.
Welcome to Silicon Dream Artists
Shadow PhanTom
SDA Relaunch Chair / Project Coordinator