Thoughts on Flash in 2023, in Flash, in 2023
Spent the past few days making this - something halfway between a demoscene program and an experimental film. I wanted to celebrate the unique computer-y aesthetics of flash, while showing off some weird and obscure tricks I've picked up over the years since it's been deprecated. (Also, some maybe-not-subtle commentary about AI-art and the tools of the future)
Thoughts on Flash in 2023, in Flash, in 2023 launched on April 21, 2023 with 267 votes, #85 of 4,853 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
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Thoughts on Flash in 2023 is an experimental audiovisual program created in Flash that explores the deprecated platform's distinctive digital aesthetic. The project combines demoscene programming techniques with artistic commentary, showcasing obscure Flash capabilities while reflecting on AI-generated art and the tools shaping digital creation's future. It functions as both a technical showcase and experimental film for anyone interested in retro computer culture and digital art history.
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