You are invited to the unveiling of a large group photo of members of the Photo Club Kamnik, which will be held on Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. on the wall above the Veronika cafe.
Recently, through tools such as ChatGPT or Midjourney, artificial intelligence has entered the everyday life of ordinary people through the big door. On the one hand, it offers enormous possibilities for development, on the other, it opens up many questions. As members of the Photo Club Kamnik like to be on trend with the times we live in, and above all because artificial intelligence is increasingly touching (and changing) the field of photography, we tested the capabilities of modern technology on the well-known motif of Veronika from Kamnik . Through a collective approach, which has proven to be an excellent way of creating in the past, this time we were faced with an empty large-format canvas that needed to be filled with Kamnik's images. Which characteristic elements of Kamnik should be included, which ones should be left to the "imagination" of artificial intelligence, and which ones may simply be rearranged, moved or changed, so that the whole is still Kamnik, but at the same time also Kamnik, which does not really exist?
How we managed to incorporate Veronica, some famous stone buildings, a frog with a joint and other elements into all this, will be judged by each viewer. But if you ask us the fundamental and only meaningful question that every creator must ask, i.e. what the artist wanted to say with his work, we are in a quandary. Probably, each member has his own view of the composite whole, maybe someone asks this question himself, there is probably also someone among the participants who does not know how to answer it, or who thinks it is completely meaningless. Therefore, since it is difficult for us to help ourselves, we asked artificial intelligence for help. ChatGPT prepared such an answer for us: "We interweaved our artistic expressiveness with something humorous, stupidly humorous and thoughtful at the same time. We wanted to show our energy and creative spirit, and at the same time provoke laughter and thought.” Perhaps true.
Despite the fact that technology is available to us today, which enables us to do anything we can imagine, we have also come up with something funny and stupidly humorous. Perhaps this is precisely what artificial intelligence does not know. After all, something that is intelligent does not do stupid things, unlike man, who is the opposite of artificial intelligence, i.e. natural stupidity. <3
But the most important thing is that we had fun doing it, or as ChatGPT says, “However, what inspires us most is teamwork. Our group, our passion and our interest are what make this exhibition really interesting. Despite the technological marvels that surround us, we realized that it is the spirit of the group that gives our works real depth." <3
Recently, through tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney, artificial intelligence has entered through the prominent doors of our everyday lives. On one hand, it offers vast possibilities for development; on the other, it raises numerous questions. As members of the Photo Club Kamnik, we strive to stay in step with the times we live in. Notably, artificial intelligence is increasingly making its mark on the field of photography. We tested the capabilities of modern technology using the well-known subject of Veronika from Kamnik.
Through a collaborative approach, which has proven to be an excellent method in the past, we found ourselves facing an empty large-format canvas that awaited infusion with Kamnik's imagery. The task involved deliberating which characteristic elements of Kamnik should be included, which ones could be entrusted to the "imagination" of artificial intelligence, and which elements could be rearranged, shifted, or altered, all the while retaining the essence of Kamnik, even if it's a version that exists beyond reality.
How we managed to seamlessly integrate Veronika, renowned stone buildings, a frog with a joint, and other elements into this composition is a matter that each viewer will judge individually. However, if you were to ask us the fundamental and essential question that every creator must face "What the artist intended to convey through their work?" we find ourselves in a dilemma. Perhaps each member holds their unique perspective on the composite whole. It's plausible that some contemplate this question introspectively, while others may struggle to answer, deeming it somewhat devoid of meaning.
Given the challenge of answering this question, we sought assistance from artificial intelligence. ChatGPT provided us with the following response: "We intertwined our artistic expressiveness with elements of humor—both straightforward and wittily absurd—as well as introspection. Our goal was to showcase our energy and creative spirit while evoking both laughter and contemplation simultaneously.” This assertion may indeed hold true.
Despite the fact that today's technology empowers us to manifest almost any conceivable idea, we managed to infuse a sense of lightheartedness and whimsy. This, perhaps, is precisely what artificial intelligence doesn't understand. After all, true intelligence does not engage in folly, in contrast to humans who are characterized by natural fallibility.
However, the crux of the matter lies in the enjoyment we derive from the process. As ChatGPT aptly puts it, “What truly inspires us is the synergy of teamwork. Our collective, our passion, and our enthusiasm collectively breathe captivating essence into this exhibition. Amid the marvels of technology that envelop us, we've come to realize that the group's spirit bestows genuine depth to our creations.”
Authors: Bojan Mijatovič, Bojan Težak, Ana Stanovnik Perčič, Katja Gartner Krapež, Kaja Krapež, Janez Glavač, Aleš Senožetnik, Rudi Kotnik, Erik Rak, Klara Ravnikar, Gabriel Courbet, Polona Smolnikar, Jana Bratuž, Dušan Letnar
Aleš Senožetnik, Bojan Mijatovič and Chat GTP
