In this presentation, media art curator Eileen Isagon Skyers delves into the innovative work of artists such as Amelia Winger Bearskin, Stephanie Dinkins, Ian Cheng, and Moreshin Allayari, who are using AI in novel ways to challenge and expand the boundaries of creativity. AI datasets are not neutral repositories, rather, they are coded with the biases of those who create them, thus becoming vehicles for certain narratives over others. Artists working with AI today are not only critics or observers who bear witness to this transformational moment in history—they are also active participants in world building and figuring—in reshaping or reimagining alternative futures. We hope that audience members will leave this presentation with a deeper understanding of the aesthetic and ethical implications for both curating and creating AI art.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this conference, attendees should be able to:
Discuss the the innovative approaches of artists like Amelia Winger Bearskin, Stephanie Dinkins, and K. Allado-McDowell in their use of AI, gaining insights into how AI can expand the boundaries of artistic expression
Evaluate AI-generated artworks based on collective taste and aesthetic criteria, developing a nuanced appreciation for the diverse perspectives and subjective judgments that contribute to the curation process.
