Scorpios’ Summer Culture Series Redefines AI and Visual Art in Mykonos and Bodrum

July 3, 2024

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 3, 2024 / Scorpios, the renowned beach concept and creative meeting place, in partnership with art-tech pioneers HOFA Gallery, announces “Evolving Perspectives”, the second edition of their summer art program Encounters. This 9-week series runs from July 18th to September 18th and will expand to Scorpios’ two stunning beach resorts, Mykonos and the newly opened Bodrum. Featuring immersive installations and live music performances, the program will showcase AI and visual artists, most notably Joseph Klibansky, Random International and Sougwen Chung – all known for pushing the boundaries of art and technology.

Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 edition, launched with Turkish AI artist and director Refik Anadol, his special collaboration with the indigenous Yawanawa communities in the Brazilian Amazon was seen as a profound exploration of the relationship between human consciousness and nature. Over half a million people participated in last year’s program and generated $3 million in artwork sales. Refik Anadol’s Yawanawa heritage project alone sold out in a matter of hours, raising $1.5 million for the conservation campaign.

HOFA co-founder Elio D’Anna says: “The 2023 Encounters season was a groundbreaking and highly successful program, bringing together AI and digital artists, musicians and an audience of global changemakers and creatives through a series of live performances and installations.

“This year’s Evolving Perspectives program continues to push boundaries, making it the most exciting synchronization of visual arts and cultural engagement, while also sending a very strong message about the power of AI and human-machine collaboration to help us achieve a more harmonious coexistence with nature.”

The Mykonos program presents Dutch contemporary artist Joseph Klibansky from 18 to 21 July 2024. Celebrated for his innovative use of technology in art and sculpture, he presents ‘Tree of Life’ Combining digital art with environmental protection, this collection creates a unified visual narrative full of depth and stories, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors inspired by nature. The new ‘Tree of Life’ The collection includes a large-scale video sculpture installation exhibited at Scorpios Mykonos, as well as 1,000 unique digitally painted art prints with a matching digital companion. Each artwork has its own unique characteristics, making each piece one of a kind.

In addition, Klibansky combines visual art with environmental awareness. For every artwork sold, the non-profit partner organization One Tree Planted plants real trees in the Amazon region.

In Bodrum, the artist group Random International, a German duo with studios in London and Stockholm, will present an immersive installation from August 22 to 25, 2024, inviting visitors to physically interact with a seemingly sentient, digital swarm. ‘When morning comes,’ The work features a custom tracking system and flocking algorithm to create an interactive digital sculpture that combines technology with human perception and interaction. Three sets of 150 limited edition signed prints of ‘When tomorrow comes’ will be available for purchase.

World-renowned and multi-award-winning Chinese-Canadian human-machine collaboration artist Sougwen 愫君 Chung will perform a live show using the DOUG (Drawing Operations Unit Generation) robotic system at Scorpios Bodrum from September 5-8, 2024. The only scheduled performance this weekend will provide a unique opportunity to experience their groundbreaking collaboration. Chung’s innovative approach to combining human artistry with AI technology has earned them international recognition, including a place on TIME Magazine’s TIME100 AI list as one of the world’s most influential people in AI and the 2024 TIME Impact Award.

Accompanying the performance is the debut of “Genesis II: Body Machine”, a collection of unique works of art. The works in ‘Body Machine’ speculate on the future of the robotic form intertwined with the human body. Each bespoke work is created from the artist’s three-dimensional drawing choreography and is paired with exclusive signed prints.

All prints and digital artwork can be purchased through Scorpios Collect.

The events featuring the main artists will also be supported by a programme of featured AI and visual artists, with music being incorporated into these joint events, which will take place throughout the 2024 summer season in both Mykonos and Bodrum.

Scorpios co-founder Thomas Heyne says: “We use digital art to create holistic experiences. Interaction and immersion enhance the overall experience and take guests on a journey that leaves them feeling inspired. We are excited to welcome Joseph Klibansky, Random International and Sougwen Chung to this year’s Encounters program to showcase how AI can teach us to live in harmony with nature.”

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