Kevin, that’s a rich tapestry of ideas. I’ll incorporate them into your statement. Here’s a revision based on the insights you shared:
“Kevin Slagle is a digital artist deeply immersed in themes of loss, abandonment, longing, and melancholy. His fascination with the intersection of technology and art goes beyond the tools—he perceives modern AI as mirroring the “original AI” of capitalism, both promising untapped potential, while simultaneously challenging our individual agency. Abandoned billboards, stripped of their commercial messages, become Kevin’s canvas for re-appropriation and rebranding the pervasive narrative of commercialism. To him, these billboards, when devoid of their intent, transform into striking objects in public spaces, resonating with a unique beauty. Utilizing mid-journey, an AI image generator, Kevin orchestrates the imagining of these abandoned billboards in the styles of renowned contemporary artists. The results serve as both a window into the essence of these artists as interpreted by AI and a novel collage, juxtaposing concept, theme, and image. Through this process, Kevin’s works not only challenge and reshape our perceptions of art but also evoke reflections on the impermanence and eventual decay of what we cherish.”
Let me know if this encapsulates your vision, and feel free to suggest further refinements.
GPT-4