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In the aftermath of my separation with the mother of my son, I was compelled to relocate to Paris, a decision that has lingered in my thoughts. Grappling with the need to express my emotions, I immersed myself in the realm of Artificial Intelligence image generators as a means to visualize my inner turmoil. Confronted by the dissonance between traditional fatherhood ideals and my present circumstances, I sought solace in the creative partnership with AI to manifest my internal landscape.
The resulting images feature anonymous, shadowy figures and desolate spaces, reminiscent of haunting nightmares and evoking a sense of bygone eras. By employing an antiquated photographic process (cyanotype toned with green tea) in tandem with cutting-edge image generation, I have captured the dichotomy that mirrors the tension I have experienced within. The fusion of these contrasting methods serves as a poignant art statement, reflecting my ongoing journey of self-discovery and the search for a new equilibrium in my life.
“Confronted by the dissonance between traditional fatherhood ideals and my present circumstances, I sought solace in the creative partnership with AI to manifest my internal landscape. I spilled my soul to AI with prompts resembling diary entries and AI responded with visual representations. We danced together as we tried to interpret my emotions through images.”