Inspired by:
Salim Bayri
Play around in an infinite algorithmic loop.
AI tools and technologies are designed to be used how intended. But what happens when we start to experiment, break down, and create glitches in these tools? For this assignment, artist Salim Bayri was inspired by Fluxus artist Robert Filliou’s concept of “Permanent Creation” and in particular the stamp work that carried this concept. In essence, Filliou’s “Permanent Creation” is a philosophy that sees creativity as an inherent and ongoing aspect of existence. It is not limited to the confines of traditional art and can be expressed through various means, including everyday actions and objects. In his own practice, Salim likes tools that misfire: 3D printers, voice recognition software, language-learning apps or a word like ‘naturalisation’. His work taps into that moment of misrecognition, when a tool or person hears the wrong thing and reveals something new. Keeping all this in mind, for this assignment Salim wants you to try and apply Filliou’s concept of ‘Permanent Creation’ to contemporary algorithmic tools. The act of ‘not doing’ is also a part of the assignment—you could have a tool but not using the tool , the refusal of using the tool, also becomes part of the process. So for example, you can open ChatGPT and use it how you want to use it, then use it badly or try to break it, or not use it at all.
About the artist:
Salim Bayri is a visual artist who works with sculpture, short happenings, code, and sometimes soup. His projects often begin with a simple question or frustration about a word, a piece of tech, or an inaccessible archive—and spiral into experiments that mix precision with play. https://salimbayri.com/
- Pick a technology
- ie: a speech recognition program.
- Well used: Study how they want you to use it and be a good user.
- i.e. to clearly speak to it in English.
- Badly used: What would a bad use be?
- i.e: To speak Dutch to it.
- Not used: Take a moment to do something else, or nothing. Start from any of the steps and follow the next ones in an infinite cycle for a lifetime never obsolete party.