Not that this would settle this debate, I did place the image into ChatGPT with the following prompts and here are the answers.
What is the best way to describe this image as a style of art work: https://cdn-forum.bambulab.com/original/3X/6/2/623b078b9de6164d690d647f701112bd5cc0f243.jpeg
ChatGPT said:
The style of artwork in that image can be described as “3D digital abstract art.” It features a combination of intricate geometric shapes, smooth curves, and a polished, metallic texture, which are hallmarks of modern 3D rendering techniques. The design also incorporates a sense of symmetry and complexity, typical in abstract or generative art.
You said:
Could it be called steampunk?
ChatGPT said:
No, it doesn’t fit the traditional steampunk aesthetic. Steampunk typically involves a blend of Victorian-era design elements with steam-powered machinery, featuring brass, gears, and an overall retro-futuristic look. The image you shared has more of a sleek, futuristic, and metallic appearance, lacking the vintage, mechanical feel characteristic of steampunk.
For what it’s worth, I then reparsed the image into DALL-E and this is what it gave me.
https://cdn-forum.bambulab.com/original/3X/6/2/623b078b9de6164d690d647f701112bd5cc0f243.jpeg reinterpret this image as a steampunk style. It must maintain the single claw/clamp motif and be in a style that can be mounted as a trophy.
I then reparsed it with modifications and this is what it gave me.
It doesn’t change the fact that it’s still pretty cool. 