This exhibition showcases the possibilities of crafting your own universe through the full power of personalized AI at your fingertips
Simon Van Parys' AI Universe is the first exposition in the rebuilded Nodenaysteen gallery.
"AI UNIVERSE" is an exhibition that brings Simon's entire sculpting practice to life in the digital realm of AI.
"As a traditional sculptor who primarily works with old-school handmade sculptures, I ventured into the world of offline-generated AI, specifically exploring the realm of Stable Diffusion. This exhibition showcases the possibilities of crafting your own universe through the full power of personalized AI at your fingertips.
"AI UNIVERSE" begins with the past creation of clay sculptures, and these serve as the foundation for my AI models, which I personally trained. AI became a co-creator, generating images that resonated with my artistic vision. For example, my "submarine sculptures" underwent astonishing transformations under the influence of AI. They transcended the bounds of reality, floating through space, exploding into vibrant displays, and moving faster than light-all without an online connection.
The process in "AI UNIVERSE" harmoniously blends handwork with offline AI technology. After the AI generated images, I stepped in with digital hand drawing tools to further refine the results of the AI.
"AI UNIVERSE" is a journey where my sculptures give birth to captivating digital creations, where my hand meets AI, and where art finds innovation. This exhibition challenges conventions and redefines what's possible in contemporary art, all while highlighting the special nature of offline AI."
