“Fleshed Networks” presented by Beckwith

Symposium:

• ISEA2024: 29th International Symposium on Electronic Art

• STYLY Exhibition and Artist Talks

• Fleshed Networks

• Speculative practices

• Megan Beckwith

Venue(s):

• Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia

• This paper explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in art, focusing on its role in creating virtual reality (VR) environments through the “Fleshed Networks” project. Developed for the 2024 International Symposium of Electronic Art (ISEA). Fleshed Networks utilizes AI image generation prompted by themes related to female reproductive organs. The reflecting Dr. Megan Beckwith’s ongoing exploration of AI representations of femininity. Examining AI’s continuum from innovation to disruption, the paper discusses its significance in art and the complexities of randomness in artistic creation. It also delves into the author’s personal journey with AI, revealing challenges and ethical considerations. Through experimentation with AI prompts, the paper reveals insights into collaborative nature of AI creativity and inter-section with art.

Keywords:

• AI-generated art
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Styly platform
• gender representation
• AI image generator
• Machine learning algorithms
• Algorithmic bias
• ethical considerations
• censorship
• data feminism
• AR/VR experiences
• evolution of AI

Category:

• Artist Talk