8 October – 16 November 2024
ARTIFICIAL:
Where your mind is the masterpiece
An exhibition by Jack Myntan
Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey as your consciousness collides with AI in a mesmerising explosion of art.
Your perceptions will be hacked, your imagination unleashed, and your reality questioned.
Private View:
Tuesday October 8th 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Open Days:
October 9th – 14th 12 – 6 pm
Finissage
Saturday November 16th 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Viewing by appointment at other times
For further information contact Jonathan Ross:
Phone 07747 807576
or
jross@gallery286.com
Experience augmented reality artworks, AI-generated imagery, and try the experimental “Mind Portrait” sessions.
Please get the FREE Augmented Reality app ‘Artivive’ from your app store prior to arrival.
Jack Myntan; Unveiling the Unconscious
Step into the enigmatic world of Jack Myntan’s mind in this groundbreaking exhibition that blurs the lines between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Myntan, known for his innovative approach to art-making, invites viewers on a journey through the depths of the unconscious and the frontiers of technology.
At the heart of this exhibition lies Myntan’s unique process: a dance between the spontaneous and the calculated. Beginning with automatic drawing—a technique cherished by the Surrealists for its ability to bypass conscious thought—Myntan creates raw, unfiltered visual expressions of his psyche. But here’s where things get truly intriguing: these drawings are then fed into an AI system, which “reads” and interprets the artwork, revealing hidden aspects of the creator’s mind.
The result? A fascinating interplay between human intuition and machine analysis, where each piece becomes a portal into Myntan’s unconscious. Visitors will find themselves questioning the nature of creativity, the role of technology in art, and the very essence of what makes us human.
The gallery space comes alive with a collection of vivid, beautiful, and highly collectible prints documenting Myntan’s journey. Each print is a testament to Myntan’s playful yet profound exploration of the self, offering viewers a chance to own a piece of this fascinating artistic experiment.
But the exhibition holds an even deeper layer of intrigue. Many of the artworks are AR-active, concealing a tantalizing mystery that only visitors to the gallery can unravel. Through cutting-edge augmented reality technology, attendees will embark on an exclusive adventure, peeling back layers of meaning and uncovering hidden truths embedded within Myntan’s creations. This immersive experience promises to be a thrilling treasure hunt for the mind, available only to those who venture into the gallery space.
This exhibition is more than just a viewing experience—it’s an invitation to actively participate in the unfolding narrative of art and technology.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of art unfold before your eyes, and to potentially uncover secrets hidden in plain sight. Prepare to have your perceptions altered in ways you never imagined possible!