In a departure from dystopian narratives surrounding AI, I present Deus Ex Machina, where machines and humans embrace a symbiotic relationship, enhancing our lives and challenging traditional perspectives. I believe that glitches and unexpected outcomes are not limitations but opportunities for growth and improvement, ultimately shaping our choices and fostering a healthy coexistence.
Through education, imagination, and forging new connections, we can amplify our perception and explore uncharted realities. This project marks my exploration of AI-generated images, driven by a fascination with the process and the evolving cultures and theories within this realm. Dystopia is not my concern; instead, I seek to uncover how AI can enrich and elevate the aspects of our existence that often go unnoticed. I firmly believe that by implementing AI wisely in our daily lives, we can unlock a realm of elevated experiences.
Deus Ex Machina is a collaborative creation with AI using GANtools developed by Liz Everett. Drawing from the Ganbreeder image dataset, the machine has generated a mesmerizing animation. The glitched face figure, representing an additional layer of the artwork, arises from the interplay between XVI32 and XnView software tools. As the curator, trainer, assembler, editor, and supervisor of these machine-generated works, I embrace a profound shift in perspective. This is not merely software creating digital art; it is a symbiotic collaboration between humans and machines.
The underlying motivation for working and cooperating with intelligent machines lies in establishing connections, nurturing symbiotic relationships, and enhancing our human nature within the digital realm. However, we must exercise caution in exploring alternative uses that may prove toxic. Join me on this transformative journey, where human and artificial intelligence converges to redefine art, technology, and the boundless possibilities that unfold through collaboration and innovation.
In conclusion, the choice of the title "Deus Ex Machina" for this artwork is a deliberate provocation. It challenges prevailing narratives surrounding AI and disrupts the dystopian rhetoric commonly associated with technological advancements. By embracing the concept of "God from the machine," we confront the limitations of our understanding and invite a profound shift in perspective. "Deus Ex Machina" serves as a call to question, to explore the symbiosis between humans and machines, and to reimagine the potential of AI in enhancing our existence. It urges us to move beyond fear and uncertainty, embracing the transformative power of collaboration and opening new horizons for the future of art and humanity.
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This text was written with the contribution of ChatGPT.
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DEUS EX MACHINA (2019)
SYMBIOSIS (2019)
EXHIBITIONZ
WIPO AI & IP - WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES ORGANIZATION - ONLINE. EMMEIO TEAM #12 - MEDIALAB/UNB - UNIVERSITY OF BRASILIA - BRASILIA, BRAZIL. TEARING & REGENERATING - CENTRAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS - BEIJING, CHINA.
PUBBLICATIONS
"ARTE E TECNOLOGIA DEL TERZO MILLENNIO. SCENARI E PROTAGONISTI, I QUADERNI DELLA COLLEZIONE, VOL. II. BY CESARE BIASINI SELVAGGI & VALENTINO CATRICALÀ. EDITED BY ELECTA EDITORE.