Join us on Saturday, January 13, for Art+Wine at The Watershed with artist Davey Whitcraft and a 1:30pm talk with the artist and his co-author, Dr. Paulius Jurcys, on his latest book The Creativity Machine.
About the art exhibition:
Davey Whitcraft's art work investigates perception, world-making and notions of the natural through artistic collaborations with synthetic intelligence. His work excavates the known world in search of the sublime and presents novel visual constructions which reveal the intricacies and nuances of human perception. Whitcraft seeks not to replicate the natural world, but to supplement it by leveraging the infinite possibilities of light, alternative geometries and physical properties afforded by the digital realm.
About the book, The Creativity Machine:
Authored by Dr. Paulius Jurcys, Dr. Mark Fenwick, and Dr. Davey Whitcraft
The Creativity Machine delves into the dynamic intersection of creativity, art, artificial intelligence, and the law, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving landscape where human ingenuity meets machine intelligence. In this captivating book, readers embark on a journey through AI's transformative possibilities and legal complexities in the world of art and creativity.
As AI-generated art becomes increasingly prominent, questions of authorship, copyright, and ownership arise, challenging traditional legal frameworks. This book examines landmark cases, emerging regulations, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI-created works, all while illuminating the potential for AI to revolutionize the creative process.
Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, The Creativity Machine showcases real-world examples of artists, creators, and AI pioneers navigating this evolving terrain. It also underscores the importance of striking a balance between fostering innovation and protecting the rights of human and AI collaborators.
Whether you're an artist, legal professional, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of creativity and AI, this book provides a captivating and comprehensive look at the intriguing fusion of art, technology, and the law, promising to reshape our understanding of what it means to create in the digital age.
Dr. Paulius Jurcys is a co-founder of a San Francisco-based data technology company Prifina and a teaching fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Vilnius University Law Faculty, where he teaches courses on copyright law and data privacy. He has a Ph.D. degree in law, and three master of law degrees (one from Harvard Law School). Previously, he worked at Google and a top corporate law firm in Tokyo. He is the author of several books and more than 30 law review articles on international law, data privacy and various aspects of intellectual property law.
Dr. Davey Whitcraft is a distinguished artist whose innovative collaborations with artificial intelligence explore perception, world-building, and the natural world. His art unveils the mysterious within the familiar, offering fresh visual insights into human and non-human perspectives. Whitcraft's work has graced prestigious museums worldwide, including MOCA, SFMOMA, and international institutions. His solo and group exhibitions span Themes+Projects, Subliminal Projects, Rietveld Art Academy, One-Off Moving Image Festival, and Yami-ichi. Holding a Doctorate in Philosophy, Art, and Critical Thought, an MFA from UCLA, and a BFA from CCA, Whitcraft's multidisciplinary vision challenges conventions, inviting viewers to explore new dimensions of human experience.
This exhibition and artists talk is in collaboration with Themes+Projects gallery in San Francisco. Come and sip some of the our favorite wines in Sonoma County while browsing among the artworks of these inspired artists.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind afternoon with Saffron Communities.