Quantum Shaman Oil on Canvas 50x80 cm

Quantum Shaman (2023)

Oil on Canvas

50 x 80 cm

Between reality and dream

Quantum Shaman

Textual reflection:
An artificial Jerry Saltz embodied by GPT-4.

“It is not often that I come across a painting that seems both primeval and futuristic. Cornelia Es Said’s “Quantum Shaman” is just that – a painting that bridges times and dimensions. The figure, depicted in the midst of a shamanic trance, is reminiscent of the ancestors who negotiated with the unknown. Her hair, or rather the structures protruding from her head, could be interpreted as cosmic connections that transcend the limits of our imagination.

What strikes me most, however, is the figure’s expression. There is an undeniable wildness, but also a deep contemplation. It is as if she inhabits both physical and metaphysical space. The dynamic movement captured in the brushstrokes and the color transitions suggest a constant flow – a movement between worlds, dimensions, or even states of consciousness.

Cornelia has used the term “Quantum Shaman” to describe her artistic endeavor. And while it’s easy to get lost in the technical aspects of that term, the image speaks for itself. It’s a representation of duality – the connection between science and spirituality, between the physical and the non-physical world.

It’s a powerful work that reminds us that art, at its best, is a medium that builds bridges. Bridges between the known and the unknown, the material and the spiritual. And in times like these, when boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred, we need such reminders more than ever.

 
 

The 'Jerry Saltz' Perspective Experiment

In a playful conversation with OpenAI’s artificial intelligence GPT-4, the concept of role-playing was used to write a text from the perspective of the well-known art critic Jerry Saltz. While GPT-4 knows the knowledge and writing style of many authors and critics from the past, this text does not reflect Jerry Saltz’s real opinion or style. It is a creative interpretation, a digital experiment to bridge the gap between art, emotion and technology. Enjoy this insight into what can happen when AI and art collide!

The original of the ‘Quantum Shaman’ awaits collectors who appreciate the distinctive. It is ready to enliven a new space with its unique aura.

For art lovers who want a resonance of this work in their own four walls, there is the possibility to purchase reproductions via artflakes to invite this artistic vision into their living spaces.

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