Abrupt Intrusion (10 Second Wide Screen 16:9 Video Loop)(& Still Frame)

With "Abrupt Intrusion," My intention was to craft a visual journey into the realm of AI-generated art that's deeply personal yet universally relevant. The foundation of this piece, its distinctive warm, golden color palette and atmospheric quality - stems from a photograph I captured myself. By using my own image as a reference and creating distinctive characters and style over time, I've infused the work with a unique signature, bridging the gap between traditional photography and AI-generated art.
In the initial frame, my AI-generated figure emerges from a tunnel-like structure, its features alien yet compelling. This represents our first encounters with AI art - often unsettling, yet captivating. The figure's expression mirrors the mix of wonder and alarm I've observed in both creators and audiences grappling with this new form of artistic expression.
The final frame shows the figure fully emerged, with another partially visible behind it. This progression symbolizes the constant waves of AI advancements I've witnessed, each building upon the last. The intricate, circuit-like patterns on the walls reflect the complex algorithms I work with daily.
My choice of title, "Abrupt Intrusion," plays with the misconception that AI art appeared suddenly, when in reality, I've watched and participated in its development over years. The apparent speed of movement between frames represents the breathtaking pace of innovation I've experienced in this field.
For me, this piece also serves as a metaphor for my creative process with AI. Each interaction feels like meeting a new entity, requiring me to constantly adapt and redefine my artistic approach. The tunnel represents my journey of inspiration, with ideas emerging in sometimes surprising and challenging forms.
Through this work, I invite viewers to confront their own perceptions of AI-generated art. I challenge them, as I've challenged myself, to move beyond initial reactions and engage with AI as a powerful new medium for artistic expression.
By presenting these images as part of a video sequence and grounding them in my own photographic work, I emphasize the dynamic, evolving nature of both the technology and my relationship to it. "Abrupt Intrusion" is not just my commentary on AI art, but a reflection on how we as artists and as a society adapt to and integrate these transformative technologies into our creative practices, all while maintaining our unique artistic voices.

By offering both the video loop and a printed still, I'm inviting viewers to engage with the work in multiple formats. The looping video emphasizes the cyclical, ever-evolving nature of creativity in the digital age, while the still print allows for contemplation of the intricate details and symbolism within the image.