I do not know if these images are a work of art, but the process of making them was certainly an artistic practice. Although I was working to create an image about the past, the resulting images are also about the future. MJ, while being not yet perfect, is a new type of tool offering novel qualities. Robots grow stronger and more sophisticated every day. And are they not the only ones growing in the labs and startups. Their emergence is not just a technical matter but perhaps a paradigmatic shift in visual culture that can be compared with the impact of the invention of photography. This project contributes to the ongoing conversation about the possibilities, limitations, and use of AI in artistic practice.
Shoot the past: (re)creating memories with the AI
