Preserving Art in the Digital Age: A Sustainable Approach

One of the most persistent questions in the art world is how artists can preserve their work for future generations. This concern is compounded by the significant amount of lost art due to canceled subscriptions, non-payment, or access limitations. Files may be deleted or removed by individuals or organizations who deem the content esoteric, niche, or not worthy of sharing. How an artist addresses the challenge of archiving their practice for future audiences speaks not only to their technical capabilities but also to their artistic character.

I address this issue by creating digital works that can be stored as low-density megabyte files, making them easily accessible through shared links embedded in hidden HTML on servers. I take care to ensure that my files do not overload storage space, which might lead to deletion, and I distribute them across various networks—including the clear and dark web using the Tor browser. My approach allows for the decentralized and secure sharing of my content, ensuring its longevity.

To further safeguard my work, I utilize mainstream search engine platforms like Google, which help prevent my files from being flagged and removed due to search word censorship. I also employ techniques like fast flux to cloak the original server's IP address, making it harder for third parties to trace or delete the content. By providing my work on a free platform, I eliminate potential risks associated with virus-laden third-party downloads, ensuring the links are safe and accessible.

Additionally, this model allows my content to be replicated and distributed across a larger network, providing alternative pathways to share my art. Moving away from traditional subscription-based models and toward free platforms challenges the mainstream perception of professionalism, but it creates a more sustainable and realistic overhead.

In conclusion, my solution involves using an alternative domain name—linked to multiple free Google accounts that store data on a single Google Doc. This Doc houses hyperlinks that are fast-fluxed and shared through both the clear and dark web, making my work accessible globally. This alternative method has proven to be a viable and sustainable way of sharing content while maintaining open channels of communication within the arts. By asking individuals to “request edit access,” I invite collaboration and engagement, allowing my art to evolve through collective input.

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