Fractals1 (Milo Poelman)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
At the end of 2021 I tried to run a local AI generator on my new PC. The model was called VQGAN+Clip and after 3 weeks of trial and error (I have 0 background in coding) I finally managed to make it work. These are 4 of the first videos that came out of this model. I’ve always had a fascination for patterns of self organization, recurring in natural, but also technological environments. So in these videos me and the machine tried to mix those elements together, using terms such as: fractals, mycelial growth patterns, mountain ranges and neural growth in our prompts.
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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.