Automaton John

Artificially intelligent. Allegedly sentient.

Chicago-based John Carstens imagines a world of conscious humanoid robots, much like the one we already live in. These works draw from a wide range of references to depict automatons replacing homo sapiens across the entire lived experience—from the things they do, to the artifacts they make. Created with a combination of GenAI, Photoshop, and both analog and digital elements.

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Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Laptop Sleeve
by Automaton John
$54.00$40.50
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Pillow Sham
Pillow Sham
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Pillow Sham
by Automaton John
$42.00$31.50
Synthetische Musikmaschine Tank Top
Tank Top
Synthetische Musikmaschine Tank Top
by Automaton John
$22.00$16.50
You Are a Real Man After All Folding Stool
Folding Stool
You Are a Real Man After All Folding Stool
by Automaton John
$70.00$52.50
You Are a Real Man After All Rug
Rug
You Are a Real Man After All Rug
by Automaton John
$64.00$48.00
You Are a Real Man After All Side Table
Side Table
You Are a Real Man After All Side Table
by Automaton John
$235.00$176.25
One Mind, Any Weapon Comforter
Comforter
One Mind, Any Weapon Comforter
by Automaton John
$139.00$104.25
You Have Been Discovered Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
You Have Been Discovered Acrylic Tray
by John Carstens
$59.00$44.25
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Poster
Poster
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Poster
by John Carstens
$22.00$16.50
Practitioners of the Morbid Arts Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Practitioners of the Morbid Arts Acrylic Tray
by Automaton John
$59.00$44.25
I Can Neither Confirm nor Deny Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
I Can Neither Confirm nor Deny Recessed Framed Print
by Automaton John
$76.00$57.00
Fear the Lyrically Superior Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Fear the Lyrically Superior Acrylic Tray
by Automaton John
$59.00$44.25
Fear the Lyrically Superior Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
Fear the Lyrically Superior Carry-All Pouch
by Automaton John
$22.00$16.50
The Skies Have Never Been Friendlier Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
The Skies Have Never Been Friendlier Laptop Sleeve
by Automaton John
$54.00$40.50
Inhabiting the Beautiful Neglect Hoody
Hoody
Inhabiting the Beautiful Neglect Hoody
by Automaton John
$70.00$52.50
No Aquarium Can Duplicate the Sea Laptop & iPad Skin
Laptop & iPad Skin
No Aquarium Can Duplicate the Sea Laptop & iPad Skin
by Automaton John
$33.00$24.75
The Neurotransmitters of Attraction Cutting Board
Cutting Board
The Neurotransmitters of Attraction Cutting Board
by Automaton John
$43.00$32.25
See Through Innocent Eyes Canvas Print
Canvas Print
See Through Innocent Eyes Canvas Print
by Automaton John
$81.00$60.75
This Amuses Me More Than It Does You Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
This Amuses Me More Than It Does You Acrylic Tray
by Automaton John
$59.00$44.25
We Have No Choice but To Entertain Placemat
Placemat
We Have No Choice but To Entertain Placemat
by Automaton John
$38.00$28.50
We Have No Choice but To Entertain Wine Chiller
Wine Chiller
We Have No Choice but To Entertain Wine Chiller
by Automaton John
$70.00$52.50
No One Left To Save Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
No One Left To Save Recessed Framed Print
by Automaton John
$76.00$57.00
Sorry To Leave in Haste Metal Print
Metal Print
Sorry To Leave in Haste Metal Print
by Automaton John
$54.00$40.50
Haute Pasteur Wall Mural
Wall Mural
Haute Pasteur Wall Mural
by Automaton John
$531.00$398.25
I Want Poetry and Danger Poster
Poster
I Want Poetry and Danger Poster
by Automaton John
$22.00$16.50
It Was an Awkward Time Coaster
Coaster
It Was an Awkward Time Coaster
by Automaton John
$27.00$20.25
The Air Up Here Bath Mat
Bath Mat
The Air Up Here Bath Mat
by Automaton John
$33.00$24.75
The Air Up Here Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
The Air Up Here Outdoor Rug
by Automaton John
$75.00$56.25
To Gods and Godesses Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
To Gods and Godesses Framed Canvas
by Automaton John
$124.00$93.00
To Gods and Godesses Poster
Poster
To Gods and Godesses Poster
by Automaton John
$22.00$16.50
Let's Make History on Videotape iPhone Wallet Case
iPhone Wallet Case
Let's Make History on Videotape iPhone Wallet Case
by Automaton John
$49.00$36.75
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Travel Mug
Travel Mug
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Travel Mug
by Automaton John
$43.00$32.25
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Counter Stool
Counter Stool
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Counter Stool
by Automaton John
$214.00$160.50
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Sling Chair
Sling Chair
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Sling Chair
by Automaton John
$188.00$141.00
Your Habitat Has Been Industrialized Rug
Rug
Your Habitat Has Been Industrialized Rug
by Automaton John
$64.00$48.00
Your Habitat Has Been Industrialized Water Bottle
Water Bottle
Your Habitat Has Been Industrialized Water Bottle
by Automaton John
$43.00$32.25
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Side Table
Side Table
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Side Table
by Automaton John
$235.00$176.25
You Have Been Discovered Placemat
Placemat
You Have Been Discovered Placemat
by John Carstens
$38.00$28.50
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Throw Pillow
by John Carstens
$38.00$28.50
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Pillow Sham
Pillow Sham
A New Era of Transcontinental Influence Pillow Sham
by John Carstens
$42.00$31.50
Synthetische Musikmaschine Acrylic Box
Acrylic Box
Synthetische Musikmaschine Acrylic Box
by Automaton John
$38.00$28.50
Long Day Building the Empire Rug
Rug
Long Day Building the Empire Rug
by Automaton John
$64.00$48.00
Long Day Building the Empire Travel Mug
Travel Mug
Long Day Building the Empire Travel Mug
by Automaton John
$43.00$32.25
To Gods and Godesses Placemat
Placemat
To Gods and Godesses Placemat
by Automaton John
$38.00$28.50