Chinese Ink
This installation bridges traditional ink art with artificial intelligence, displaying computer-generated inkblot animations on e-ink screens. The system, trained on a thousand scanned inkblots from cold-pressed paper, produces hundreds of unique compositions per minute. In a material homage to its inspiration, the GPU server running these algorithms is liquid-cooled with a solution containing actual ink, creating a physical connection between digital processes and traditional materials.
While drawing from Chinese ink wash painting tradition, the work moves beyond style to examine ink's fundamental properties and aesthetic potential. The e-ink displays themselves embody this investigation, using electromagnetic fields to manipulate microscopic pigment particles in mimicry of ink on paper. Through this technological transformation, the installation explores how ancient artistic practices persist and evolve, raising questions about authenticity, reproduction, and the future of traditional visual languages in an increasingly digital world.