IMAGINE
A SLEEPLESS
WORLD
WHERE NIGHT IS DAY
AND WOKE IS WOKE
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Coming Soon to Kickstarter
INSOMNIUS
A way of making and a way of seeing.
A diagnosis and a cure.
A change-making art brand named after the reclusive character steering its vision.
Insomnius suffers from both perpetual exhaustion and a chronic compulsion to create.
His only respite from these two competing forces comes in the form of an ongoing invitation to explore perception itself.
The MISSION
Born in the liminal space between sleep and wakefulness and bred by a fierce anxiety about the state of the world, the Insomnius mission is to transform an insatiable need to create into art that challenges norms, stimulates minds, and fuels change.
The Story of Insomnius
Part Man, part Brand
Part curator, part caretaker, part keeper of keys, Insomnius lurks in the shadows of the lair bearing his name.
Visitors catch glimpses of the sleep-starved artist now and then –– at work on a new piece for the collection, mopping up messes, restocking vending machines, or maybe tweaking the angles at which the artworks hang –– leaving clues about a past that keeps him up at night and fuels a ceaseless compulsion to depict a future he fears.
His near delirium threatens his grasp on reality but also kindles an invitation to question it. Hungry for dreams, fellow travelers heeding his call drop by in the watery hours before dawn to feed. As their eyes chew and swallow, they dilute our hero’s impending psychosis just enough to keep his hamster wheel in true.
Back-story
Born into a family of app developers, Insomnius and his brother were raised largely by algorithms. Alienated from their parents as teens, both boys withdrew into worlds of their own. His brother coped by developing an abusive relationship with his smart speaker. Insomnius became an introspective loner who attracted the attention of bullies.
The Challenge
As an adult, Insomnius spends his waking hours –– which are most hours –– at work on post-apocalyptic wastelands populated with cross-sections of phantasmagoric creatures pregnant with metal fetuses and sepulchral clouds.
These hellscapes are his sanctuary and his salvation.
Unbeknownst to Insomnius, his troubled past conceals a latent gift, the remarkable power to create digital images that become realities. His art delves into the minds of political leaders, bending their decisions and driving history in new directions.
But every gift carries its price. As Insomnius wades deeper into the thoughts of Earth’s powerbrokers, he becomes a hunted enigma, his life now a high-stakes race to wield his change-making power and elude those who seek to extinguish his influence.
The Dream Team
Amidst this maelstrom, Insomnius finds kindred spirits among fellow artists. United, they form a clandestine alliance committed to harnessing their talents to alter the political landscape.
They embark on a covert mission, igniting sparks of change that burgeon into unyielding waves.
On the heels of this success, Insomnius discovers the family he had yearned to connect with as a teen is now creating AI tools to exploit their son’s power, harnessing it to undermine his strides toward a more just world.
Themes
An odyssey to confront his own self-doubt and his family’s mistakes, the chronicle of Insomnius weaves a narrative of power, creativity, and the unwavering human spirit.
Our hero’s journey mirrors the brand's essence—resilience, transformation, and the spark of change that resides within. In a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, Insomnius emerges as a catalyst for tangible change and a testament that even in the darkest hours, the power to reshape destinies is possible.
Why Kickstarter?
We stand at the threshold of a monumental artistic endeavor, and we need your support to make it happen. Your contributions will help us achieve our three initial goals:
Establishing an Online Presence
Our website will become a portal into the surreal world of Insomnius. A place to showcase his work and engage with fans, collectors, and fellow artists. A digital space for meaningful connections.
Building the Universe
Insomnius is not just an art gallery. It’s not just a superhero. It’s not just a community of sleepless dreamers. With your help, our plan is to develop the saga of Insomnius as a multimedia narrative woven throughout our digital and eventual IRL pop-up presence, anchored by a comic book series that will explore our hero’s emerging power to influence world leaders, his struggles, and his impact.
Building the Collective
Though Insomnius started as the (pipe?) dream of a single artist, this trip will not be a solitary one. Our goal is to recruit fellow artists who share our passion and vision. Ultimately, our galleries will showcase and sell Insomnius-inspired art by a number of makers as our community of green justice creatives grows.
With your help, we’ll have the resources we need to connect with kindred spirits and build an e-commerce platform to accommodate the showcasing and sales of their work.
Shape the Story, Share the Vision
Rewards That Spark Imagination
When you back Insomnius, you're not just supporting a project – you're becoming a part of a mission-driven odyssey. As an early citizen of the Insomnius universe, you are invited to engage in the storyline, influence our hero’s journey, and become part of something truly transformative.
From exclusive prints to Insomnius merch to opportunities to shape a new narrative, each reward is a testament to our commitment to you.
Transform Your Mind and Space with an Insomnius
Limited-Edition Print
Small Artworks: 10 x 15 or 12 x 18 or 16 x 16 depending on piece
Medium Artworks: 16 x 24, 24 x 24 depending on piece
Large Artworks: 20 x 30, 24 x 30, 24 x 36 depending on piece
Extra Large Artworks: 30 x 40 or 36 x 48 depending on piece
Empowering Climate Justice and Humanitarian Initiatives
Ten percent of all Insomnius gallery sales go to climate justice and humanitarian nonprofits. Spurred to action by the global injustices stemming from climate change, Insomnius artists explore dystopian themes the climate crisis makes all too real.
When you purchase an Insomnius print, you get a conversation piece. But you’re also a piece of the conversation.
Art by Humans
The rise of AI is threatening artists’ livelihoods. New art-generating platforms are stealing their work without their consent or compensation. Insomnius is committed to promoting and protecting art by humans not by algorithms.
Risks and Challenges
Every artistic venture has its hurdles. Developing an immersive, narrative-driven universe spanning digital, physical, and psychological spaces will not be easy, but our team is seasoned, passionate, and fully committed to bringing Insomnius to life.
Don’t trip. Join Ours.