LONDON, July 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Scorpios, the renowned beach concept and creative
gathering place, in partnership with art tech pioneers HOFA
Gallery, announces 'Evolving Perspectives' the second
edition of their Encounters summer arts programme. Running from 18
July to 18 September, this 9-week series expands to take place
across Scorpios' two stunning beachfront locations, Mykonos and the
newly opened Bodrum. Featuring immersive installations and
live music performances, the programme will showcase AI and visual
artists, headlined by Joseph
Klibansky, Random International, and Sougwen Chung – all
revered for pushing the boundaries of art and technology.
Building on the success of 2023's inaugural edition launched
with Turkish AI artist and director Refik
Anadol, his special collaboration with the Yawanawa
Indigenous communities of Brazil's
Amazon, was regarded as a profound exploration of the relationship
between human consciousness and nature. Over half a million people
attended last year's programme, generating $3 million in artwork sales, with Refik Anadol's Yawanawa heritage project alone
selling out in hours and raising $1.5
million for the preservation campaign.
HOFA Co-founder Elio D'Anna says: "The 2023 season of
Encounters was a groundbreaking and very successful programme that
brought together AI and digital artists, musicians, and an audience
of global changemakers and creatives through a series of live
performances and installations.
"This year's 'Evolving Perspectives' programme continues to
push boundaries, making it the most exciting synchronisation of
visual art and cultural engagement, while also delivering a very
powerful message on the power of AI and human-machine collaboration
to help us achieve a more harmonious coexistence with
nature."
The Mykonos lineup headlines Dutch contemporary artist
Joseph Klibansky from 18-21 July 2024. Celebrated for his innovative
use of technology in art and sculpture, will present 'Tree of
Life' merging digital art with environmental stewardship. This
collection creates a unified visual narrative rich in depth and
storytelling, featuring intricate patterns and vibrant colours
inspired by nature. The new 'Tree of Life' collection
includes a large-scale video sculpture installation to be exhibited
at Scorpios Mykonos, along with 1,000 unique digitally painted fine
art prints with a matching digital companion. Each artwork boasts
its own unique traits, ensuring every piece is one-of-a-kind.
Moreover, Klibansky combines visual art with environmental
awareness. For every artwork sold, the partnering non-profit One
Tree Planted will plant physical trees in the
Amazon.
In Bodrum between 22-25 August
2024, the art group Random International, a German duo with
studios in London and Stockholm, will present an immersive
installation that invites visitors to engage physically with a
seemingly sentient, digital swarm. Titled 'When Tomorrow
Comes', the work features a custom tracking system and flocking
algorithm to create an interactive digital sculpture blending
technology with human perception and interaction. 3 sets of 150
limited signed edition prints of 'When Tomorrow Comes' will
be available for purchase.
A global name in human-machine collaboration, and multi-award
winning Chinese-Canadian artist Sougwen 愫君 Chung will
perform a live showcase with the robotic system D.O.U.G. (Drawing
Operations Unit Generation at Scorpios Bodrum between 5-8 September 2024. The single scheduled
performance during that weekend offers a unique opportunity to
experience their groundbreaking collaborative work. Chung's
innovative approach to combining human artistry with AI technology
has earned them international acclaim, including a spot on TIME
Magazine's TIME100 AI list as one of the world's most influential
people in AI and the TIME Impact Award 2024.
Accompanying the performance will be the debut of 'Genesis
II: Body Machine', a collection of unique artworks. The works
in 'Body Machine' speculate on the future of the robotic
form intertwined with the human body. Each bespoke work is
generated from the artist's drawing choreography captured in three
dimensions and paired with exclusive signed prints.
All prints and digital artworks will be available for purchase
through Scorpios Collect.
The headline artist events are also supported by a programme of
featured AI and visual artists, encompassing music into these
collaborative events, they will take place throughout the 2024
summer season in both Mykonos and Bodrum.
Scorpios Co-Founder Thomas Heyne
says: "We use digital art to create holistic experiences.
Interaction and immersion enhance the overall experience, taking
guests on a journey where they feel inspired. We are excited to
welcome Joseph Klibansky, Random
International, and Sougwen Chung to this year's Encounters program,
showcasing how AI can teach us about living in harmony with
nature."
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