Artist Statement

“They Said” investigates the experiences of women graphic designers in Wisconsin to create a captivating and thought-provoking installation within the context of environmental graphic design. The work seeks to bridge the intersection of technology and visual expression, redefining the boundaries of creativity and pushing the limits of traditional graphic design.

Co-creating with computer algorithms, the artist collaborates in a symbiotic dance where human intuition meets machine ingenuity. Through this process, the artist challenges preconceived notions of authorship and explores the potential for collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

The installation, meticulously curated for a gallery setting, invites viewers to immerse themselves in an unfolded visual narrative. The dynamic interplay of information, typography, colors, shapes, and textures forms a tapestry that resonates with the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on the visual arts.

As the images unfold within the gallery space, they evoke a sense of wonder and contemplation, prompting viewers to reflect on the evolving relationship between humans and machines throughout the past 40 years as witnessed through the experiences of established women graphic designers in Wisconsin. The juxtaposition of AI-generated elements within the physical environment serves as a metaphor for the intersection of the virtual and the tangible, creating an immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between the digital and the real.

The artist aims to encourage discussion on the role of technology in shaping our visual culture. Inviting viewers to question the nature of creativity, the evolving role of the designer, and the limitless possibilities that emerge when human imagination collaborates with the infinite potential of artificial intelligence. Through this endeavor, the artist seeks to engage the audience in a dialogue about the future of creativity, pushing the boundaries of what is conceivable in the realm of graphic design within the ever-expanding landscape of technology.