A new video ⁤artwork, titled ‘Self Portrait,’ is currently ​on display at the Design⁣ London Shoreditch exhibition, prompting a re-evaluation of⁢ the traditional self-portrait⁤ thru the lens of generative artificial intelligence.

A Dialog ⁣wiht AI

The artwork’s creation began⁤ with a⁤ unique interaction:​ the artist ‌initiated a conversation with Google’s Gemini, ⁢prompting it⁢ to describe itself. ‌This​ dialogue served as the foundational visual framework for the entire project, exploring the very nature‍ of AI consciousness and depiction.

Blending Human and machine Aesthetics

To establish a distinct visual style, a ‍series of AI models were‌ meticulously‌ fine-tuned using the artist’s own photographic work, in collaboration with Google DeepMind Research⁢ Scientist ⁢Jason Baldrige.⁣ This process ‍leveraged ​Google’s Imagen image generation model, imbuing⁤ the AI-created images with qualities reminiscent⁣ of the artist’s photographic aesthetic – intentionally blurring the boundaries between human creator and technological tool.

From Still Images to Looping Video

hundreds of these⁤ generated images were then refined and sculpted⁢ into a final, seamless looping video using Flow. The artist likened this stage of the process to the traditional techniques employed in a photographic darkroom, highlighting the continued relevance of ‌artistic craft‌ even ⁤within a cutting-edge digital workflow.

Reimagining the Self-Portrait

‘Self Portrait’ delves⁣ into ⁣the age-old question of self-representation, ⁣reimagining the concept for the 21st century. The ⁤artwork explores​ complex themes including identity, ⁢the‌ impact of technology, the human drive for expression, and the evolving relationship between humanity and the landscapes we⁣ inhabit.