{"title":"Wood engravings \"I See you\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbstract lines, AI and emotion: a unique collection of wood engravings.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Up close, you see mostly a tangle of abstract lines, an almost chaotic fusion of shapes and patterns, comparable to the incomprehensible formulas that AI calculates with. I want the viewer to first experience a sense of confusion when approaching the artwork. But once they step back and see the portrait, I hope that there will be surprise and an unexpected emotional connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With these portraits I try to evoke a sense of connection. They are not real people, but purely the result of cool AI calculations. My intention is to make the viewer think about what is real and what is perception, about what is abstract and what is concrete. It is an invitation to view the world from different perspectives and to realize that sometimes distance is needed to understand the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"houtgravure-raven-60-x-60-cm","title":"Wood engraving \"Raven\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Raven\" is a wood engraving measuring 60x60 cm on 3mm thick MDF, in a black frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"code+wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46956122112346,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/5459\/9273\/files\/4.png?v=1711813675"},{"product_id":"houtgravure-harmony","title":"Wood engraving \"Harmony\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Harmony\" is a portrait from the \"I See You\" collection, which explores the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The portraits with their intense gaze pose one compelling question: who is this person? But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. 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But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. So why do we assume that AI-generated individuals are not real, while we are?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"code+wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917522551130,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/5459\/9273\/files\/8.png?v=1711813566"},{"product_id":"houtgravure-vixen","title":"Wood engraving \"Vixen\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Raven\" is a portrait from the \"I See You\" collection, which explores the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The portraits with their intense gaze pose one compelling question: who is this person? But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. So why do we assume that AI-generated individuals are not real, while we are?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"code+wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917540180314,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/5459\/9273\/files\/houtgravures-web-1_1.png?v=1711813719"},{"product_id":"houtgravure-phoenix","title":"Wood engraving \"Phoenix\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Phoenix\" is a portrait from the \"I See You\" collection, which explores the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The portraits with their intense gaze pose one compelling question: who is this person? But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. So why do we assume that AI-generated individuals are not real, while we are?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"code+wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47917545259354,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0290\/5459\/9273\/files\/Phoenix-transparant.png?v=1711813771"},{"product_id":"houtgravure-isabella","title":"Wood engraving \"Isabella\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Isabella\" is a portrait from the \"I See You\" collection, which explores the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The portraits with their intense gaze pose one compelling question: who is this person? But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. 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But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflection on Reality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. 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But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. 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But how does your interpretation and emotional response change when you realize these individuals do not actually exist?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnique and Details\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese works begin as AI-generated portraits, which the artist translates into intricate line drawings. These lines are then engraved into wood using a laser and hand-filled with oil paint. The result is a unique combination of wood engraving and paint, which, up close, reveals a tangle of abstract lines and patterns—a chaotic reflection of the complex algorithms behind AI.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom a distance, these abstractions merge into a photorealistic portrait. This technique emphasizes the tension between detail and overview, between the digital and the tangible, inviting viewers to examine the work from different perspectives and distances. This enriches the experience, unveiling new layers of meaning.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReflection on Reality\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe portrayed individuals exist only as electromagnetic waves, captured in digital form and translated by the artist into physical creations. But the same is true for humans: on a subatomic level, we too are no more than vibrations of energy, just like AI's digital creations. 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