PErformance

CoExistence

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CoExistence *

The word 'CoExistence' written in white neon style text against a background of blue and black abstract cloud or smoke pattern.
A spherical object with a black woven outer shell, illuminated from within by yellow light, sitting on a black couch in front of red curtains and a neon sign that reads 'Co-Existing'.

Coexistence

2021

Coexistence is a collaborative project that stages a futuristic talk show between a fictional human being and an artificial intelligence named Oneiros. The work questions the human-centric way of living and speculates on the possibilities of humans and nonhumans coexisting and interacting as equals.

As computers and AI systems become increasingly embedded in economic models and everyday life, Coexistence turns attention to the social and affective dimensions of machine learning technologies. Through speculative narration, it imagines contemporary modes of living-together with other forms of consciousness. This work was a collaboration between humans and machines, using the earlier prototypes of GPT language model (GPT-3) during test phase, generating answers to questions asked by humans.

Credits
Created by: Solène Charton & Baharan Eghbalzadeh
Concept & Texts: Baharan Eghbalzadeh
CGI & Editing: Solène Charton
Music & Sound: Behrang Najafi
Performers: Adrien Martin-Castex as Aku, Alidad as the Narrator, Baharan Eghbalzadeh as Oneiros

Created as part of the virtual residency YET TO .COM(E), supported by Plataforma LODO, Espace Croisé, Work it out platform, and Reconnect Festival.