Faces 2 - Interface (Milo Poelman)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
It is quite funny how we as humans have had so much speculation on the machine-human/ techno-human and to see what we came up with in comparison to what we have now is surprisingly different. With our phones in hand as an external memory and connection point to the rest of the world in an instant, we are somewhat half Borg already, but where are my hoses and cool red eye-piece? AI-generated video created in collaboration with multiple AI models using shot footage as the basis.
Audio explanation
Listen to Milo Poelman discuss this work.
Milo Poelman's artistic practice is deeply rooted in the belief that technology extends the natural world. Through his work, he explores and exposes the complex relationship that exists between technology and its natural environment. Poelman's approach to art is research-oriented, and the outcomes of his investigations are expressed through visual work.
A distinctive feature of Poelman's practice is the close collaboration, or co-creation, between himself and technology. This collaborative process likely involves using technological tools or mediums to produce visual expressions that reflect the intertwined nature of the artificial and the natural. By delving into this relationship, Poelman contributes to a deeper understanding of how technology and the natural world intersect and interact.
The artist's work serves as a lens through which viewers can contemplate and appreciate the intricate dynamics between the technological and the natural, fostering a richer dialogue about the evolving role of technology in our environment.