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Julia Morton's avatar

Interesting question. Thank you for asking. I hadn't thought of it that way.

AI, generative, and tech-based art, being so new and unvetted, grants artists the freedom to explore terrain that traditional contemporary art does not entirely approve of. For example, illustrative storytelling, which AI is good at conveying.

I used "techno-mythic" to describe Jair's style. By combining ancient magical, mythical symbolism with tech imagery, he is pointing out the adaptive nature of human innovation. We rarely make disconnected leaps of imagination. By replacing old symbols with new tech, he suggests humanities belief (real or misplaced) in the "powers" of the technology. All in all, his use of the familiar opens a path for further contemplation about the unknowns that lie ahead.

On a personal note, I hope you've been able to find a new location for your gallery. Maybe even on a Dead End street? :-) - Julia

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Dead End Gallery's avatar

Hi Julia, I enjoyed reading your piece on Jari Anttonen's AI art. Thank you. I did wonder however, about the title, "AI + Art = Tech Myth". While the concept of a "tech myth" is off-course intriguing, I wasn't sure if it was intended to have a positive or negative connotation. On the one hand, the sources highlight how AI art can create new mythologies and push the boundaries of artistic expression. On the other hand, the idea of a "myth" could also suggest a sense of artificiality or disillusionment with AI art. What's your opinion about this?

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