Here we go...

Any day is a good day to start a blog. This one will focus on my experiences with art-making, art-viewing, and art-thinking. For a long time, I struggled to express myself in writing. English is not my first language, which made it even more challenging. However, with the advent of large language models (LLMs), every piece of text I write, whether it's a short email or a lengthy book chapter, now gets proofread by one LLM or another (including this post). My favorite prompt is “rewrite for clarity and coherence,” which I use to refine my text. To me, this process is like photo editing. When I was a professional photographer, no photo could be published without at least some editing.
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My engagement with LLMs goes beyond writing. As you can see from my artworks, AI is my primary medium, and I explore it through performances, installations, and new media theory. I follow a practice-as-research (PAR) methodology, which is just another way of saying that I live with AI, something we all do these days. Through my art, I aim to understand its impact on my life, behavior, and social interactions.

Beyond creating art, I also maintain a dedicated practice of art viewing. I regularly visit museums and galleries to see what other artists are making and what they are thinking about. Contemporary art is my favorite, though I also take time to appreciate modern and classic works. My art-making is constantly in dialogue with the work of others. I don’t work in a vacuum, and I find it difficult to claim that my work is entirely original because, honestly, I don’t believe anything can be called truly original. The art I encounter is an essential source of inspiration for me. Sometimes, the connection is obvious, and my work responds directly to something I've seen. Other times, the influence is less clear, but I know it’s there.
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Art-thinking includes engaging in conversations, reading books and articles, and spending time reflecting and formulating questions or answers in my mind. These activities also inspire my art in various ways. In fact, this blog will be part of my art thinking in itself.

As I continue to explore, I hope to share insights, inspirations, and reflections that spark meaningful conversations and discussions. I invite you to join me in this ongoing dialogue with art, AI, and the world around us. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and reflections as we navigate this ever-changing landscape.