Installation view, GUI/GOOEY exhibition at PLEXUS PROJECTS, curated by Laura Splan, Brooklyn, NYC
“Listening” (2024-present), CG animation (35MM), 4K, stereo sound
"Listening", is a CGI
composition created entirely with advanced gaming technology, specifically
Unreal Engine. The audio, sound design, and dialogues were created utilizing
using AI language models such as SoundGen and ElevenLabs.io, which use
text-to-speech technology. The piece juxtaposes modern consumer electronics
with natural and industrial materials, including AirPods, microchips, and
silicon stones housed in a translucent bottle. This container conjures a sense
of clinical sterilization, with its transparent design providing an unhindered
view of gadgets that are essential to our daily life. Furthermore, the created
dialogues are methodically edited to communicate emotions using the language
model, addressing issues of authenticity, voice cloning, and privacy in the
digital age.