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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The Devil Got His Money's Worth Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
The Devil Got His Money's Worth Recessed Framed Print
by Automaton John
$76.00
The Devil Got His Money's Worth Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat
The Devil Got His Money's Worth Yoga Mat
by Automaton John
$59.00
I Want Poetry and Danger Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
I Want Poetry and Danger Framed Art Print
by Automaton John
$59.00
The Air Up Here Long Sleeve T Shirt
Long Sleeve T Shirt
The Air Up Here Long Sleeve T Shirt
by Automaton John
$49.00
I Can Neither Confirm nor Deny Wine Chiller
Wine Chiller
I Can Neither Confirm nor Deny Wine Chiller
by Automaton John
$70.00
Stop Me if You've Heard This One Counter Stool
Counter Stool
Stop Me if You've Heard This One Counter Stool
by Automaton John
$214.00
Stop Me if You've Heard This One iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Stop Me if You've Heard This One iPhone Case
by Automaton John
$27.00
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Desk Mat
Desk Mat
Lady Inge Van Metaalkop Desk Mat
by Automaton John
$38.00
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Carry-All Pouch
by Automaton John
$22.00
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Throw Blanket
Throw Blanket
Lord Tarnish of Sufferington Throw Blanket
by Automaton John
$59.00
You Are a Real Man After All Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
You Are a Real Man After All Carry-All Pouch
by Automaton John
$22.00
One Mind, Any Weapon Android Case
Android Case
One Mind, Any Weapon Android Case
by Automaton John
$27.00
Fear the Lyrically Superior Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
Fear the Lyrically Superior Framed Canvas
by Automaton John
$124.00
The Skies Have Never Been Friendlier Bench
Bench
The Skies Have Never Been Friendlier Bench
by Automaton John
$321.00
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Acrylic Tray
by Automaton John
$59.00
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Throw Blanket
Throw Blanket
Protoplasmic Blast Fantastic Throw Blanket
by Automaton John
$59.00
There's Nothing On Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
There's Nothing On Carry-All Pouch
by Automaton John
$22.00
Long Day Building the Empire Side Table
Side Table
Long Day Building the Empire Side Table
by Automaton John
$235.00
To Gods and Godesses Hand & Bath Towel
Hand & Bath Towel
To Gods and Godesses Hand & Bath Towel
by Automaton John
$32.00
To Gods and Godesses Wine Chiller
Wine Chiller
To Gods and Godesses Wine Chiller
by Automaton John
$70.00
Inhabiting the Beautiful Neglect Jigsaw Puzzle
Jigsaw Puzzle
Inhabiting the Beautiful Neglect Jigsaw Puzzle
by Automaton John
$43.00