Metatitle
Year: 2019
Material: Brick, resin, artificial intelligence
Size: 12"x12"x8"
Question: How does the meaning of an artwork change when titles are generated and regenerated by AI?
About Metatitle
"Metatitle" is a brilliant and thought-provoking artwork from contemporary artist XenoFluff. The artist has created a dynamic piece where the traditional static title is replaced by an ever-changing, AI-generated title that constantly influences and alters the viewer's interpretation of the art piece.
The medium is unique and ambitious, including components of brick, resin, and artificial intelligence. The brick and resin work together to form a solid and physical presence, while the AI adds a constantly changing, ephemeral title. It's a conceptual approach that has been used to its full potential.
In the piece, the AI algorithm, trained on a substantial dataset of over 100,000 historical artwork titles, generates new names for the artwork. As these titles change, so does the perceived meaning of the artwork—the sculpture below the title takes on new interpretations depending on the viewer's perception of the title.
XenoFluff ingeniously explores how machine learning can shape perception and manipulate meaning. It underlines the broader implications of AI and machine learning on art, culture, and perception.
The physical sculpture, with its assumed constant and unchanging nature, is juxtaposed with the changing titles, leaving the viewer with the question of what truly defines the meaning of art—is it the name assigned to it, or the viewer’s interpretation of its physical attributes?
"Metatitle" is a prime example of digital and traditional art coalescing—an intersection where XenoFluff shines. It challenges conventional notions of art, interpretation, meaning, and encourages the examination of the influence of rapidly evolving digital technology on human understanding and experience.
