To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.
Erik Kessels is a Dutch artist, designer, and curator known for his work in photography and advertising. He is a co-founder of the communications agency KesselsKramer and has published several books on photography, often focusing on vernacular and found images. Kessels's work frequently explores themes of memory, identity, and the impact of media on society.
Erik Kessels's Midjourney style is characterized by a vivid and surreal approach, utilizing collage and photomontage techniques. The compositions are chaotic and dynamic, often featuring overlapping and fragmented imagery that creates a sense of visual clutter. Bright and contrasting colors dominate the palette, enhancing the playful and whimsical atmosphere. The style incorporates textures and photographic elements, reflecting a contemporary and experimental artistic approach. Themes of identity, memory, and media are prevalent, drawing connections to consumer culture and media saturation.
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ⓘ Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →