I am not sure if paintings need words. Maybe they don’t. But I’ve come to think there’s value in leaving small notes on the margins — not explanations, not manifestos, just quiet entries about the process of looking, of building an image, of letting a mistake stay because it turned out to be more honest than the plan.
In the past, a painting might have stood on its own — a gesture, a silence, a field of color. But in the age of AI, things are changing. Just a nice image isn’t sufficient anymore (was it ever?). A technically competent image can now be generated in seconds by a machine. What’s needed now more then ever is a why — and the why has to be reflected upon.
Ilia Belyi
The Oracle of Míog represents my exploration into creative writing and world-building. This entirely fictional 'ancient wisdom system' demonstrates how detailed storytelling can make imaginary worlds feel authentic. From invented archaeological discoveries to whimsical cat-based philosophy, it's an exercise in creative mythology.
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