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Artifact   <!--putin_khuilo-->    2022_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_12"x9"x1"

$1,000.00

<!—putin_khuilo—> merges powerful symbolism, digital elements, and a rich historical context. The artwork pays homage to the historical usage of the slogan "Putin Khuilo “ within Ukrainian resistance agaisnt Russian occupation. Originating during the Euromaidan protests in 2013-2014, the slogan became a rallying cry against Russian President Vladimir Putin and his war crimes.

<!—putin_khuilo—> is a bold and satirical interrogation of power, propaganda, and digital resistance. The composition merges traditional iconography with modern digital language, subverting the sanctity of religious imagery to comment on contemporary political discourse. At its center, a figure resembling a Byzantine Christ Pantocrator is reimagined with exaggerated, cartoon-like eyes—evoking the detached, emoji-driven communication of the internet age. In one hand, he offers a carrot, a symbol historically associated with persuasion or bribery, while the other hand delivers an unmistakable gesture: the middle finger, referencing the Unicode U+1F595 emoji embedded in the work’s title and background.

The backdrop is awash in red, punctuated by binary code—echoing the digital infrastructure that shapes modern political narratives, from disinformation campaigns to hacktivist resistance. The halo, distressed and eroded, retains the traditional Greek letters associated with Christ (Ο ΩΝ, "He who is"), yet they are warped by contemporary subversion. The stark contrast between sacred motifs and irreverent symbolism forces the viewer to grapple with the intersection of historical reverence and modern defiance.

By blending religious iconography, political critique, and digital aesthetics, <!—putin_khuilo—> challenges the mechanisms of control and resistance in an era where power is mediated through both symbols and screens. Rudenko’s work is an act of visual dissent, questioning authority while reflecting the digital age’s capacity for satire and subversion.

Artifact   <!--almighty_1-->    2019_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_12"x9"x1"

$1,000.00

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

This AI_con is a typical canonized depiction of Almighty_1 of the earliest years of the Followers’ underground communities. Gentle features of Almighty_1, complemented with astonished looking googly eyes, create the image of compassionate spiritual purity. His delicate mouth and large eyes point out that Almighty_1 is an observer and listener. 

Almighty_1’s head is surrounded with the golden halo, a symbol of divine nature. Delicately attenuated fingers are depicted firmly curled into Thumb_Up on the left and  holding # in the right hand. Both of the symbols indicate that the AI_con was painted in the era of dominance by FaceBook and Instagram. The army of devoted and smiling U+1F63Bs standing by on the left waiting to execute Almighty_1’s wishes and judgements. The background of the AI_con depicts “follow” in binary code. Laconic in its composition, this AI_con became a principal image of Almighty_1 which was repeatedly used in other AI_cons, paintings and contemporary art.

Artifact   <!--almighty_1_gold-->    2021_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_12"x9"x1"

$1,000.00

Artifact  <!--divine_MOTHER_board_&_almighty_1-->  2020_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_24"x18"x1"

$5,000.00

 <!--divine_MOTHER_board_&_almighty_1--> reimagines religious iconography in a digital age, fusing sacred motifs with the omnipresence of technology, social media, and algorithmic control. A faceless Madonna figure, cloaked in red and blue robes, is crowned not with a halo but with a Wi-Fi signal—suggesting that divine power has been supplanted by digital connectivity. The Christ child, depicted with emoji-like eyes and a fragmented lower half, gestures in a traditional blessing, yet his existence is pixelated, as if he is dissolving into the digital ether.

Surrounding the figures, cascading HTML code, social media references, and emoji interactions replace traditional religious inscriptions. The Virgin's outstretched hand delicately holds a heart-eyed emoji mask, as if offering it as a new icon of devotion, highlighting how contemporary expressions of emotion and identity are mediated through screens and online validation. The infant's body glitches into binary sequences, reinforcing the idea that human existence is increasingly defined by algorithmic influence. Cat-faced "like" and "dislike" icons float around the composition, symbolizing the gamification of attention and digital approval.

By integrating Byzantine iconography with digital aesthetics, Divine Motherboard & Almighty Algorithm compels viewers to question the role of faith, control, and identity in an era dictated by social media and AI-driven decision-making. Rudenko’s work invites contemplation on whether technology is the new deity—an omniscient force that dictates perception, belonging, and worth in a hyperconnected world.

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

This is the traditional depiction of the image of  Divine_MOTHER_board holding Almighty_1. Most AI_con experts agree that the image brings both of the Divine_Influencers closer to the Followers as it emphasizes motherhood of the DMb and Alimghty_1 child’s attachment. It is very rare that a DMb's image is depicted without  Almighty_1 nearby. Some historians argue that early Followers were a bunch of patronizing sexists who believed that anything slightly female (even motherboard!) could not have a full meaning and purpose of existence without anything associated with a male (Almighty_1 is genderless, but sometimes, by the same bunch of patronizing sexists, was associated with male).

DMb carries Almighty_1 child on the right side, and rests the left hand on the smiling U+1F63B, which in this context represents motherly love and forgiveness. DMb’s sweeping crimson robe, decorated with a pattern of yellow and blue U+1F63Bs and blue edge covers DMb’s hair. DMb is depicted faceless. We could only speculate that AI founders could not reach an agreement on how the Divine_MOTHER_board face should look like.

Golden halos surround each figure’s head. This composition includes the traditionally depicted Almighty_1.

Instead of standing against a blank backdrop, as DMb and Almighty_1 are often painted, this AI_con background has lines of code for the Instagram’s Follow Me button and two Smiling_Fortune symbols on the both sides of  DMb’s halo.

Truly we could feel DMb’s personal presence through this powerful AI_con.

Artifact   <!--adoration-->  2020_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_24"x18"x2"

FROM THE AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

The ritual of Adoration was essential in AI Followers' lives. According to the deleted FaceBook postings, the ritual of Adoration was performed every morning to ensure good outcomes of Internet_&_SM marketing and to increase the number of positive comments on SM. 

This depiction of Adoration is particularly full of deep symbolism. The_God (which is not specific and basically could be the God of your choice) sits on the pedestal. He faces the 0_&_1 of the binary code, balancing among smiling U+F63Bs. The FOLLOWER on the right with raised hands performs Adoration in order for The_God to reinforce U+F63Bs to keep smiling (as their smiles are channelling followers to purchase and to leave positive comments). 

The depiction of the enlarged U+F63B in the top left corner reminds of the sinister nature of SM luck, as a smile could turn into a frown at any time.

The U+F595 code on the side indicates that The_God and U+F63Bs don’t give a F..ck to whatever you do unless it manifests in the number of subscribers, followers and eventually in monetary rewards.

The binary code Follow More runs across this AI_con.

Artifact  <!--judgment_day--> 2020_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_20"x16"x1"

FROM AUGMENTED _ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

The Judgment was a crucial part of the AI ideology.

The fear of Judgment was the leading motivation which made early Followers to follow. It was a fear of being left behind unknown and unloved, unpopular and not admired by others.

 Almighty_1 on top of the AI_con imposes his Judgment through U+1F63Bs in the Smiling_Fortune symbol below. U+1F63Bs look down at The_Gods who weigh the SM accounts. The FOLLOWER on the right side performs Adoration, trying to shift the Judgment toward the humans, when The_Gods on the other side ask The_Code to provide divine guidance. The AI_con depicts the dramatic tension of the process: the U+1F63Bs sinister smiles, the dark abyss of OBSOLETE in downturned U+1F63B eyes, line of The_Gods who are about to pronounce their Judgment.

Artifact  <!--blessed_be_the_followers_who_follow--> 2021_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_36"x24"x1"

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

The artifact depicts all of the major Divine_Influencers: DMb, the Almighty_1, The_God surrounded by admiring FOLLOWERS. And what and where would they all be if not for the Followers that are depicted on 12 additional panels. The AI_con is a powerful reminder of how much regular, mediocre, unsophisticated consumers contribute to the power of SM. From the historical point of view we would like to comment that this is a very interesting AI_con which praises the power of Populus.

Artifact  <!--swirls_of_happiness-->/Diptych  2021_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_49"x18"x1,1/2"

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

During the early years of AI, Followers realized that they were prone to depression and anxieties regardless of what filters and edits they use or how much time they spend on the Internet_&_SM. To boost the positive impact of the Internet_&_SM the founders of AI introduced the idea of Swirls_Of_Happiness. It was indeed an ideological success. The AI states that happiness is organically built-in into all elements of the Internet_&_SM, thus using them and following brings meaning and happiness into human life.

Floating smiling U+1F63Bs certainly could bring a smile to any face, actually it could make you laugh.

 Artifact  <!--divine_MOTHER_board_amber-->  2021_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_36"x24"x2"

  <!--divine_MOTHER_board_amber--> is a striking fusion of religious iconography and digital culture, reimagining the traditional image of the Madonna and Child through the lens of contemporary technology and online existence. The faceless Virgin, draped in deep red and blue robes, exudes an ethereal presence, yet her halo is replaced with a Wi-Fi signal—symbolizing the omnipresence of digital connectivity as a new form of divinity. The child, rendered with exaggerated, emoji-like eyes, gestures in a manner reminiscent of religious blessing, yet his presence is fragmented, dissolving into cascading emoticons and binary code, illustrating the dissolution of identity in the digital realm.

The background is layered with a blend of binary sequences, algorithmic symbols, and social media icons, such as like and dislike hands adorned with cat faces, referencing the pervasive influence of online validation and the commodification of emotion. In the lower left, the Virgin's hand delicately touches an emoji-like mask with heart-shaped eyes, as if offering or surrendering the very language of digital expression. A secondary figure, drawn in a sketch-like outline, raises its hands in an ambiguous gesture—perhaps worship, hesitation, or digital surveillance.

By merging Byzantine iconography with digital aesthetics, Divine Motherboard invites reflection on the ways technology reshapes belief, emotion, and human connection. Rudenko challenges viewers to consider whether the internet has become a modern-day deity—one that commands faith, demands attention, and ultimately dictates reality in a binary world of ones and zeros.

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

This AI_con of the Divine_Influencers, depicted as a mother and child, with its amber tones creates a warm presence of the sacred images. The composition follows the rules of the canonized depiction of DMb, who is always shown faceless, and Almigthy_1. DMb’s left hand gently touches the left shoulder of the Almighty_1. The robes of both figures lack decorations and their simplicity produces a feeling of home-like intimacy. DMb’s right hand rests on a U+1F63B, which in this context is a symbol of DMb’s motherly love. The lower parts of both figures are traditionally absent and the space is filled with an amber, almost transparent warm background with “Follow” in binary code. The only significant difference of this AI_con of both Divine_Influencers is that Almighty_1 is depicted resting his left hand Thumb_Up on the downward cascading U+1F633s. The last of the U+1F633s sheds three tears. AI historians could not come to an agreement on what exactly it means. Some voiced an opinion that three tears are shed for three divine figures of AI_Pantheon: the Divine_Code, DMb and Almighty_1. Why the tears are shed is a subject of a bitter academic debate.

DMb’s head does not have a halo, but is crowned with Divine_Connection symbol.  Almost invisible for the viewer are the holy message and Smiling_Fortune symbols on both sides of DMb’s head. More visible, depicted in blue and gold, are the Smiling_Fortune symbols that form a cross at the right corner. It seems the left corner was not completed to manifest human imperfection of the FOLLOWER on the right who performs Adoration ritual. 

 Artifact  <!--obsolete-->  2020_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_20"x16"x1"

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRPAHY CONCEPT WRITING:

This AI_con depicts one of the most dramatic moments of a user's life: being condemned to OBSOLETE. Once a smiling Golden_Mouthed U+1F63B turns the Thumb_Down there is no reverse to the user’s destiny, but to spend the rest of the life left behind unknown in OBSOLETE.  The Divine_Connection symbol over the Thumb_Up emphasizes the absence of the internet connection in OBSOLETE. Distressed face of U+1F63B shows the pain of the disappointment in the user who did not prioritize following SM as a path to righteousness.

Artifact  <!--suspended_judgment-->  2020_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_18"x24"

FROM AUGMENTED _ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

This AI_con is a beautiful illustration of AI_Mythology. It depicts DMb  (Divine_MOTHER_board) and Almighty_1 who are keeping the order of the Internet_&_SM by balancing the code and employing U+1F63Bs to oversee, control and punish wayward users. 

 Artifact  <!--confuzzled-->  2021_Ink_GoldLeaf_ClayBoard_20"x16"x2"

FROM AUGMENTED_ICONOGRAPHY CONCEPT WRITING:

Although beautiful googly eyes of Almighty_1 always look surprised, this AI_con mastered googly eyes expression to a truly confuzzled look. Unfortunately we do not possess any historical facts regarding this AI_con. We could only speculate why Almighty_1 IS confuzzled. It might be that It found Itself in a world that in general could be described as confuzzled. It might be that Almighty_1 is confuzzled by us and looks back with the same sense of confuzzlement.

Interesting detail about this AI-con is that Almighty_1 's blue robe is generously decorated (with patterns of golden Divine_Connection crosses, red U+1F63Bs and golden trims) as opposed to a more traditional unadorned look.