The AI-generated images described below, ostensibly produced through Mid-Journey, represent a paradigm shift in the creation of art, diverging from traditional methodologies. Where once the artist’s hand and intent were paramount, the emergence of AI introduces a new, collaborative creator, one that is not human, into the artistic process. This raises critical questions about authorship, creativity, and the intrinsic value of art. The AI’s ability to synthesize and emulate styles challenges the notion of originality and the uniqueness of human expression. Furthermore, the generated images, while visually intricate, prompt a discourse on the authenticity of experience and emotion conveyed through art, as they are the product of algorithms processing vast datasets rather than the organic development of a concept nurtured by personal human experience. This technological intervention into artmaking is not only redefining the artist’s role but also reshaping our understanding of art as a deeply human endeavour.
Artist: Zahari Hamidon
Title: Chronicles of Existence: A Palimpsest of Time and Thought
Medium: Digital Art (AI-Generated Midjourney)
Year: 2023
The artwork presented is an evocative installation that draws upon the anti-art ethos of Dada and the intellectual rigour of Conceptual Art to explore the evolution of life. Anchored by a vintage cabinet with compartments, each nook houses an array of eclectic glass bottles, jars, and containers, some with labels obscured by time, others clear and filled with indiscernible contents. This assortment suggests a chronological collection akin to a scientist’s archive, each vessel perhaps a chapter in the grand narrative of life. The backdrop, marked by arabesque graffiti, interplays with the foreground’s antiquity, introducing a modern, almost rebellious context. Inscribed words such as “Who,” “now,” and “after” in various languages hint at an interrogation of existence, time, and transformation. This juxtaposition of elements and the cabinet’s grid-like structure mirrors the Dadaist’s rejection of conventional aesthetics and the Conceptualist’s emphasis on ideas over form, collectively portraying life’s progression as an abstract yet deeply personal and universal journey.
Artist: Zahari Hamidon
Title: Temporal Fragments: A Mosaic of Moments
Medium: Digital Art (AI-Generated Midjourney)
Year: 2023
The installation art depicted masterfully embodies the essence of Conceptual Art, focusing on the interplay between time and space in the tapestry of life. Consisting of worn wooden crates, each compartment serves as a diorama housing glass bottles and jars of varying shapes and hues, some with fading labels, others with bold inscriptions in different scripts. These artefacts, arranged seemingly haphazardly, represent moments, memories, and milestones that punctuate our existence. The background, with its sporadic splashes of paint and the shadowy play of light and dark, adds a dynamic dimension, suggesting the passage of time and the fluidity of space. This juxtaposition of time-worn objects against the continuum of space and time invites viewers to ponder the ephemeral nature of life and the permanence of change.
Artist: Zahari Hamidon
Title: Ephemeral Echoes: Contemplations on Temporal Existence
Medium: Digital Art (AI-Generated Midjourney)
Year: 2023
This installation art piece, deeply rooted in the principles of Conceptual Art, is an introspective examination of the redefinition of time and space within the human experience. The assemblage of vintage bottles and containers, each with eroded labels and inscriptions such as “after,” “before,” and existential questions like “Who am I?” and “after?” suggests a profound dialogue about identity, continuity, and change. The weathered textures and the turquoise backdrop of the shelf provide a sense of enduring time, while the strategic placement of clear glass and reflective surfaces challenges the viewer’s perception of space. This thoughtful curation of objects and words stands as a metaphor for life’s impermanence and the fluidity of our understanding of past, present, and future.
Artist: Zahari Hamidon
Title: Sands of Self: Journeys Beyond the Now
Medium: Digital Art (AI-Generated Midjourney)
Year: 2023
The installation presented is a compelling conceptual meditation on the metamorphosis of life, each element meticulously chosen to prompt reflection on personal and collective evolution. Glass jars, labelled with years and the word “after,” are aligned in a chronological sequence, suggesting the passage of life through time. Above, the words “Who am I after 202??” and “before now” propose a contemplation of identity in the wake of recent global changes, while “after now” poses an inquiry into the future. This thoughtful arrangement, against the backdrop of a worn teal shelf, symbolizes the layers of change that compose our being. The jars, some clear and others opaque, some empty and others filled with unidentified contents, serve as metaphors for the experiences and transformations that fill our personal histories and shape our destinies.
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