‘Fantasia Realism’, connecting the methods adopted by the surrealist during the early 20th century to current research in machine learning. In Fantasia Realism a machine learning system trained on fictional stories such as fairy tales, horrors and thrillers is used to generate a composition of visual and sonic material which the two artists then manipulate live in a theatrical performance.

‘Fantasia Realism’ is premiered at Rewire 2022 Festival, Proximity Music: Sensing After Thought on 8-10th Apr.

It is created in collaboration with Soyun Park (Co-director & Visuals), Mika Schalks and Luka Dortmans (Costume & Prop Design), Serena Kim (Florist) and Cailean Finn (Research Assistant) at iii workspace from March 10 to April 10 2022 with support by Arts Council Korea.

type design by Minjong Kim
photos by Marysia Swietlicka

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