This or That: A Collection of Artwork Generated By a Human and ChatGPT AI with the Same Namesake

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Thiszineisacall-and-responseproject.Ihavetakenmysculpturesandperformancesand typedeachartwork'stitleintotheChatGPTsoftwaretogenerateAIimageswiththesame namesake.Thefollowingzinehousesacollectionofmyoriginalartworkandwritingin conjunctionwithAI-generatedsynthesizedtextandsynthesizedimages.Thehumorand continuityweresubjecttomycurationoftheAI-generatedimages.Whileworkingonthis project,Ioftenthoughtaboutwhatitmeanstomakecontemporaryworkthatisinherently referentialtoartthatcamebeforeit,andtheuseofAIthatonlysynthesizestheformerworkof humans.

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**A paraphrased transcription from ChatGPT**

Artwork 1: "Untitled" Original artwork: A sculpture made of found objects, painted in vibrant colors and arranged in a chaotic yet balanced composition. AI-generated image: An abstract digital collage of geometric shapes in various shades of blue and green, creating a sense of movement and energy. Artwork 2: "Reflections" Original artwork: A performance piece in which the artist interacts with a mirror, exploring themes of self-perception and identity AI-generated image: A digital drawing of a distorted mirror reflecting a faceless figure, creating a sense of ambiguity and introspection. Artwork 3: "Ephemeral" Original artwork: A series of temporary installations made from natural materials, designed to decay and change over time

AI-generated image: A digital painting of a wilting flower, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature and the inevitability of decay. Artwork 4: "Echoes" Original artwork: A sound installation that plays recordings of echoes in a vast, empty space, creating a sense of haunting and reverberation. AI-generated image: An abstract representation of sound waves in vibrant colors, evoking a sense of movement and sound Through this project, I