The Apology
by John Alexander
Title
The Apology
Artist
John Alexander
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
I had words to accompany this image, but as I continued to create decided to let the image tell it's own story. It became clear that my meaning could only be a fraction of what it may be saying to another person. Usually my artwork can fall into this very category, yet I share my thoughts anyway. This one felt different for some reason. I'd love your thoughts. On a side note: FAA is now using some sort of AI bot to describe uploads for us. It IS interesting I suppose. However, much like my art, my description will ALWAYS be from me... NOT FROM AI.
Having said that, I would like to share the little AI description that greeted me at the time of uploading (I'm aftraid to admit I rather enjoyed it lol):
"A solitary figure stands in a dimly lit space, giving the impression of contemplation or sorrow as it gazes at a skeleton on the ground. Surrounded by tall posts, both the figure and the skeleton are reflected below in what appears to be still water, adding to the scene's eerie atmosphere."
While I may hate the appearance of an AI description, I must admit that it was pretty spot on!
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March 9th, 2024
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Comments (7)
Amy E Fraser
I am so with you on the conflict I feel over the new ai description changes. I mean, what artist doesn't want to hear someone (something) else talk to them about their art? But, I also agree with Carolyn. While it is difficult for most of us who are "visually inclined" to describe what we create, we did create it so on some level it is our responsibility to describe it but... then again, I read somewhere that art critics felt the creators of art are mindless beings that are not intelligent enough to even know what statement they made or the eventual impact it will have. You know though, you create powerful, emotional, raw, truthful beauty... turn that damn ai describer off and let those amazing words from your soul flow! :) You are Amazing!
Jenny Revitz Soper
Congratulations! Your artwork was featured on The Artists Group's homepage on March 10, 2024. Feel free to share it in the Features Discussion thread or any other relevant thread.
Carolyn LeGrand
Reminds me of how we humans are being taken over and we don't even know it. It is tantalizing all the tricks they have in store for us. There is the standing one "Please forgive me human (the one on the ground) I just couldn't help myself to take over your human words, feelings, mind and Universe. Great artwork John!! Very thought provoking of the times to come or should I say they are already here. I would never, ever have a program describe my artwork or keywords. My God that is insane to me. I painted it and I can tell the story!
Rand Burns
Kneeling before the still flesh covered body, the bowing skeleton remembers what it once was. Past memory can be paradise of the mind. An event shared as a wonderfully disturbing stage performance. So love the work John. F/L.
Issie Alexander
The AI interpretation was interesting but, like you, I will always use my own words. Another thought provoking piece John. Is the skeleton bowing down, asking for forgiveness? Or is the standing one, offering an apology - whilst seeing the consequences of his actions before him? Always amazing art.
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