As part of Fellowship's mission to engage with discussions in art and advancements in technology, we are thrilled to present a text by
@benmillarcole, an artist we introduced last year through his series "Computers Can’t Jump" as part of the Post Photographic Perspectives projects.
In "After Wall: The Wood Wide Web and AI Art," Cole reflects on the rapid evolution of AI in art, using Jeff Wall's A Sudden Gust of Wind (After Hokusai) as a launching point. With AI now capable of reimagining intricate scenes in seconds, Cole explores how this transformation impacts authorship, creativity, and the delicate balance between inspiration and reinterpretation. Through organic motifs like fungi and mycorrhizal networks, Cole's work emphasizes the interconnected nature of AI and the artistic ecosystem, inviting us to ponder AI’s role not only as a tool but as a dynamic participant in our creative process.
↓ Here's the full text.