Exp. #2 (conversation)
This work consists of a series of aesthetic experiments designed to make processes of artificial neural networks perceptible to humans through audiovisual translation. Exp. #1 examines inner behavior during the prediction and learning process. In the experiment, a network is visualized by a light object, with the state of each neuron represented by a corresponding LED. Exp. #2 questions an AI’s capacity for empathy and purpose while communicating with a second AI. Both systems are embodied by a light or sound object and can receive the messages of the other. The spherical light object with a diameter of 80cm consists of a chaotic heap of 95m LED Stripe, a microphone and an embedded AI computing device. It can hear sounds and create images. The sound object in the form of a dodecahedron of black, opaque Plexiglas with the same diameter is equipped with eight speakers, a camera and the second AI system. It can see images and play sounds. In the exhibition, the two systems are in an ever-changing audiovisual conversation.
Project Credits:
- Conceptual support by Artificial Intelligence Center, University of Oviedo at Gijon. 3D calibration of volumetric display by Felix Bonowski. Coding by Marcus Ding.
- Realized at LABoral Centro de Arte y Creacion Industrial in Spain within the framework of the European Media Art Platform EMARE program with support of the Creative Europe Culture Program of the European Union.
- Additional production support by ArtesMobiles
Biography:
Birk Schmithüsen (DE) is an audiovisual artist based in Leipzig, Germany. His work explores emerging technologies that affect our everyday lives. For his artistic research, he uses non-perceptible, abstract concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, BigData and Computer Vision as artistic media. He converts his concepts into immersive installations with new media.
http://www.birkschmithuesen.com
