A new exhibition that explores the ethical complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming to East Quay this May.
Jake Elwes will debut his latest creation, The Zizi Show: A Deepfake Drag Cabaret.
It will start on May 25 until September 2, using deepfake technology and drag performance to delve into the mystery of AI.
The introduction of The Zizi Show aligns with the launch of East Quay's first open exhibition, ‘Open About Identity’.
Both events will kick off with a communal party at 6pm on the opening day.
The Open exhibition will feature creations from 74 artists, focusing on the multifaceted interpretations of identity.
The Zizi Show and East Quay Open will share both East Quay galleries, offering visitors an extensive exploration of the vast narratives surrounding identity.
It sets a new perspective on the AI space, incorporating drag performance which traditionally challenges societal norms while continuously showing AI’s complicity in naturally reproducing societal bias.
Deepfake technology is used to produce or manipulate digital content, recreating false scenarios or events convincingly.
The show’s performers, synthesised drag identities created through machine learning, have been generated via a neural network trained using video data of actual drag artists.
As AI continues to be stringently binary, the images of performers often break down when the system attempts to amalgamate different queer identities.
Jake Elwes, based in London, is an instantly recognisable figure in the world of tech-art, dedicating his work towards pushing the boundaries of artistic expression while advocating digital freedom and social progress.
His work, exhibited globally, has been displayed at high-profile venues such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Somerset House and Ars Electronica.
East Quay Open is the brainchild of an independent panel of adjudicators, including Alice Workman, Amahra Spence, and Simon Morrissey.
The show will offer multiple awards for participating artists, each award endowed with a prize of £1,000.
East Quay and its gallery spaces are managed by the charity Contains Art CIO, founded under the belief that access to culture and creativity shouldn't be determined by an individual's situation or location.
Proceeds from donations are reinvested in the provision of art, culture, and arts education.
Alongside the support from the Arts Council England and the Golsoncott Foundation, this exhibit is commissioned by Contains Art CIO.
For more details visit East Quay’s website: https://www.eastquaywatchet.co.uk/.
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