Starting from August 27, the exhibition walls of Street Gallery Batumi will host a captivating showcase featuring the works of the distinguished Ukrainian artist Bohdan Svyrydov.

DEEP DREAMED TALES

AI-generated poems and human-made drawings

‘Deep Dreamed Tales’ explore the intersection between human creativity and artificial intelligence. This series delves into the early state of Natural Language Processing algorithms, charting the unexplored territories where human imagination meets machine intelligence. This project embraces the raw and the bizarre, finding beauty in the unexpected and the unconventional. The project serves as a historical snapshot, capturing a unique moment in the AI development and the evolution of our civilization. 

The series begins with a single phrase “Thin Layer of Time”, serving as the seed for an AI to generate a poem. Despite its initial strangeness, the AI’s output sparks a cascade of images and emotions, as if dredging up visions from the depths of the subconscious. These visions are then translated into digital drawings, creating a visual echo of the AI’s poetic voice.

The project unfolds in two distinct seasons, each marked by its own unique style and quality. A technical break between the seasons provided the opportunity for both the AI’s text generation and the artist’s drawings to evolve. The second season saw the introduction of a more advanced algorithm and a shift towards more detailed drawings. Elements from previous works found their way into these new creations, resulting in a fusion of past and present that nonetheless presented an entirely fresh aesthetic.

The story of ‘Deep Dreamed Tales’ is wrapped up in a digital art book that tells about this research project. It raises thought-provoking questions about the interaction between humans and artificial intelligence, and the possible future it will bring us. It’s a testament to the transformative power of collaboration between human and machine, pushing the boundaries of traditional art and inviting viewers to delve into the depths of the subconscious.

About Bohdan Svyrydov

Bohdan is a Ukrainian Neo-expressionist artist who creates captivating artworks characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and loose subtle drawings. The vibrancy of Bohdan’s color palette and appreciation for Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese concept that finds beauty in the imperfect, are hallmarks of his work. He explores the intersection of traditional art forms and modern technology, creating an artistic language that bridges the past and the future.

However, the essence of this creator’s work extends beyond style – it is a deep exploration of the concept of time. The artist transforms the idea of time from a mere chronological measure to an abstract phenomenon that flexes with our experience. Bohdan imagines time as a mosaic of varied moments, each with its unique narrative, and conceptualizes time as a cultural narrative, leaving behind visual footprints that chart societal evolution.

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