This solo exhibition in Europe by Chinese artist Miao Ying draws an analogy between artificial intelligence and the animal kingdom. The exhibition explores the technical conditions of AI and the human desire to control it, using dog commands as a parallel for AI training.
In her first solo exhibition in Europe, Chinese artist Miao Ying presents 'Come, Sit, Stay,' drawing a striking analogy between artificial intelligence and the animal kingdom. The exhibition delves into the profound societal transformation potential of AI, highlighting its technical conditions while addressing the deeply human desire to control this emerging technology. Miao Ying's work draws inspiration from dog commands, juxtaposing them with AI training to explore themes of guidance, learning, and control in both biological and artificial systems.
Miao Ying's artistic practice critically examines the intersections of technology, ideology, and digital imagery. Her installations, videos, and paintings dissect mechanisms of digital surveillance, government control, and media manipulation. For 'Come, Sit, Stay,' she creates AI-generated digital images using generative neural networks and then translates these into analog, painterly formats. This fusion questions our perception of reality and control by giving concrete form to abstract data processing and appreciating its aesthetics. The artist also references historical cultural tropes, such as medieval notions of magic and alchemy, suggesting that technical innovations are invariably accompanied by projections, irrational fears, and hopes. By combining historical imagery with the latest AI advancements, Miao Ying offers a critical yet humorous perspective on a technology whose social implications are still unfolding.
