The exhibition showcases a live machine-learning simulation as well as paintings based on imagery that was generated during the process of training the artificial intelligence. AI: the modern alchemy, including glitch landscapes, magic spells, and special visual effects – the works on display continuously explore the aesthetics of digital assets. The group of works "Training Landscapes" (oil on canvas) embody a captivating fusion of human craftsmanship, refined expertise, and the enigmatic touch of artificial intelligence. Drawing from a wellspring of preconceived digital gaming elements, these visuals seamlessly weave together immersive sceneries from the realms of adventure and fantasy games, crafting a backdrop that fuels the hero's quest and guides the viewer through the resulting scenes. The creative journey unfolds with the inception of glitch-infused landscapes, emerging from the depths of the training of a deep-learning AI model within a gaming engine. These simulated images serve as the bedrock for yet another AI system, utilizing them as a catalyst for the birth of innovative visual narratives. Subsequently, the baton passes to a human amateur painter, prone to glitch like a half-trained AI, who starts the painting process, then passes it on to the artist, who has been trained in Socialist Realism since the age of 10, and who delicately employs glazing techniques, infusing her own emotional resonance into the artwork. Throughout this intricate collaborative dance, a harmonious dialogue unfolds as human ingenuity and artificial intelligence intertwine, reciprocally fueling one another's creativity. The trajectory of creation bends, morphing the digital into the analog realm, and orchestrating a seamless symphony of digital and physical interactions. Each masterpiece is an ode to the rugged features of the land, to the mystical incantations of a fantastical political saga, and to the intricacies of technomancy spells. Each is named after lyrical verses penned by GPT immortalizing the essence of the crafted world. The work "Technomancy at Polarized Rift" is a window into the pulsating heart of the digital landscape, an immersive live simulation etched upon the canvas of a cutting-edge computer software – Infinite Length. The captivating vista materializes, revealing a windswept expanse adorned with rugged, rocky formations, traversed by an ethereal, seemingly boundless canyon shrouded in an otherworldly, atmospheric veil. Harnessing the essence of premade digital gaming assets, this tableau seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of dramatic landscapes extracted from the very essence of adventurous gaming quests and the nuanced interplay of fantastical elements. Acting as the quintessential backdrop, it fuels the narrative of the hero's journey, an odyssey towards a realm of unparalleled ideals and wonder. The canvas pulsates with subtle gradients, mirroring the ephemeral dance of light and shadow upon the terrain, interwoven with a kaleidoscope of ever-shifting environmental nuances. Within this dynamic tapestry, manifestations of arcane spells emerge, coalescing from sporadic apparitions into a symphony of chaotic enchantments, each one a distinct creation of the deep-learning AI engines perpetually churning away beneath the surface. The enigmatic wizardry of AI's mastery remains elusive, obscured behind the sheer brilliance of its conjured spells. In a spontaneous flourish, the auditory realm comes alive, resonating with verses akin to poetic musings penned by the intricate intelligence of GPT, unveiling the rugged intricacies of the landscape, the intricacies of political intrigue, and the mystique of technomancy's artistry. These verses reverberate, channeled through the sonorous intonations of a British-accented AI brain, intertwining seamlessly with the visual spectacle, and culminating in an immersive multisensory experience that transcends the boundaries of the digital realm.
Miao Ying
