Art
My artistic work explores the intersections of technology, media, and perception. I am deeply interested in how contemporary systems of communication influence the way we consume and reflect on culture.
Generative AI and Creative Practice
Emerging tools like generative AI are expanding the boundaries of what it means to create. Rather than replacing traditional modes of authorship, these technologies serve as extensions of a collective consciousness — remixing, recontextualizing, and reimagining the building blocks of culture itself.
This philosophy echoes the ideas laid out in "The Ecstasy of Influence," where the act of borrowing, transforming, and collaborating across generations is recognized as a vital and beautiful engine of artistic progress. In this spirit, I approach generative media as a continuation of a long tradition of influence — one that erodes rigid notions of ownership and embraces a more fluid, dynamic understanding of creativity.
Just as the camera killed painting, just as the radio lost its primacy to television, and just as traditional musicians adapted (or perished) with the advent of synthesizers and sampling.
The Evolution of Art Forms: A Visual Map
Throughout history, new technologies and mediums have emerged that seemed to 'kill' older artforms. But often, they led to transformation rather than destruction. Below is a visual map illustrating these pivotal moments:
Photography "killed" painting
Painting evolved toward impressionism, abstraction, and emotional exploration.
Television "killed" cinema and radio
Radio reinvented itself as a music and talk format; cinema emphasized blockbuster experiences.
Digital video "killed" film photography
Film became a prestige medium, valued for its texture and aesthetic.
Synthesizers "killed" traditional musicianship
Created entirely new genres like synthpop, EDM, and ambient.
Sampling "killed" live instrumentation
Sampling became its own art form, emphasizing curation and context.
The Internet "killed" traditional journalism
Journalism fragmented into alternative and democratized media ecosystems.
AI "killing" digital artists and writers
Human authenticity, curation, and conceptual thinking are becoming new focal points.
Each apparent "death" ultimately widened the definition of creative practice. My work embraces these transitions, exploring how influence, nostalgia, and disruption shape new modes of artmaking.
