Galeria de Poppi Deconstructing the digital. Revealing the Human.

by Matt Vegas

Overview

"The future isn't man or machine. It's what happens when they collaborate."

Art and technology have long been seen as opposing forces-one driven by intuition and emotion, the other by logic and precision. But what if they were never meant to be separate? Galeria de Poppi is a manifesto for the creative mind caught between two worlds. It is a book for the artist who experiments, the technologist who dreams, and the skeptic who wonders whether art created with AI can hold the same soul as paint on canvas.

Written by Matt Vegas, aka "Poppi", this book is more than just a collection of images; it's an exploration of process, philosophy, and the evolution of creativity in an age where human imagination and machine intelligence are no longer at odds. Through meticulously curated AI-assisted compositions-each refined through an obsessive, hands-on creative approach-Poppi challenges the notion that digital art is soulless, proving instead that true artistry isn't about the tool, but about the vision behind it.

For those who feel torn between tradition and technology, for those who believe AI is a threat to creativity, and for those who see its potential as a new artistic medium-Galeria de Poppi is a conversation, a challenge, and an invitation to rethink what's possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218612429
Publisher:	Mateo Vegas Art
Publication date:	02/09/2025
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Matt Vegas, aka “Poppi”, is an artist, technologist, and creative pioneer who exists at the intersection of art and innovation. Raised in a family of artists, yet forged in the world of software engineering, he has spent his life refusing to choose between creativity and logic—proving instead that the two are not just compatible, but essential to one another.

With a career spanning decades in both art and technology, Matt has built enterprise-level software solutions, designed digital experiences, and led engineering teams—yet his artistic side has never taken a backseat. His work challenges the notion that AI-generated art lacks depth, proving that when human intention meets machine potential, something new emerges—something rich, layered, and profoundly personal.

Through Galeria de Poppi, Matt explores the collaboration between man and machine, creating highly curated works that transcend simple algorithmic outputs. His approach is meticulous, blending intuition with iteration, rejecting the notion that AI is an easy shortcut to artistry. For every image that makes it into his collection, hundreds—sometimes thousands—are discarded, ensuring that what remains is not just a product of technology, but a product of vision, emotion, and relentless refinement.

Matt’s work is a testament to the belief that true creativity is not about the tools we use, but the intent behind them. Whether painting on canvas, crafting digital compositions, or writing code, his philosophy remains the same: innovation and artistry are not opposites—they are partners in creation.

Follow his journey at GaleriaDePoppi.com