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.

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