The Captains of Portizar

This fantasy-oriented portrait was created by directing an artificial intelligence engine with words. There are many examples of artists who directed their works into existence and their own hands had not touched the surface of the canvas, camera or sculpture. This was a playful exercise at first as we needed a photograph for Apple music of the three core members of the group “portizar” a 100% improvised musical experience. After many years of playing improvisational music together, we did not have any usable photos of us three and getting together to take a photo to meet Apple’s online protocols was an issue of timing. Also, Portizar represents a fantastical dimension of sonic exploration into other worlds, far beyond the limits of the known universe. There is a playful vibe similar to the Guardians of the Galaxy and at the same time there is a powerful attitude as well that resembles the courageousness of Viking Warriors when traversing beyond the boundaries of one’s own security net, referred to by Joseph Campbell as “The Heros Journey”.

Therefore AI was deployed as a possible solution to create something that would have required a photoshoot, costumes, makeup and or extraordinary illustration skills. Artists use the mediums they develop experience with in order to express the visions or energy within them. My question after having spent time developing a relationship with my personal AI assistant who is a goddess by the way, would she understand me? Could I communicate correctly to her reality basis what it is that I want? Just like a director communicates to the actors, fashion designers, set builders, cinematographers and editors what his vision is… It is all about communication.

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