The great hippopotamus standing with a crowd.

The "Echoes" collection is an exploration in the public domain and an exercise in artistic appropriation. Its roots trace back to digitized historical archives now set free for creative exploration. Within these archives, images are like clay, shaping stories that question history and make us think about their lasting meaning. Navigating the rich tapestry of early 1900s documentary photography, a time of democratized image capture,I blend this archive with Midjourney and Runway, weaving a dystopian tapestry influenced by a myriad of inspirations. Beyond art, it's a metaphor, a reflection of technology's pervasive grasp and artificial intelligence's impact on our modern world. "Echoes" melds past and future, inviting inquiry into the narratives that have forged our reality, while celebrating the limitless bounds of creative exploration.