Event overview
A presentation about the work of Goldsmiths' Mohammad Majid al-Rifaie & Patrick Tresset was initially planned for last term, but will now finally
materialise in this special combined lecture. The speakers offer their own unique approaches to computational creativity.
Mohammad briefly introduces a novel hybrid swarm intelligence algorithm followed by a discussion on the 'computational creativity' of the swarm. The discussion is based on the performance of the swarm through a cooperative attempt to make a drawing. We raise the question on whether swarm intelligence algorithms (inspired by social systems in nature) are possibly capable of leading to a different way of producing 'artworks' and whether the swarms demonstrate computational creativity in a non-representational way.
Bio:
Mohammad Majid al-Rifaie obtained a BSc in Computing and Information Systems from University of London, Goldsmiths College, External Programme in 2005. His background is in computing, craftsmanship and journalism and his artistic interests focuses on the inter-connections between artificial intelligence, swarm intelligence, robotics and digital art. Postgraduate study took him to do a PhD course which touched upon Aritificial Intelligence, Swarm Intelligence, Cognitive Science and Robotics at Goldsmits, University of London. Mohammad's thesis focuses on the significance of information sharing in population-based algorithms (e.g. Swarm Intelligence). Mr. al-Rifaie's current research interests, in addition to the role of information sharing, lie in understanding the impact of freedom and autonomy in computational creativity.
Patrick will introduce the AIkon-II project and Paul the robot, a robotic installation that sketches people's faces. The Aikon-II project investigates the observational sketching activity through computational modeling and robotics. The project also provides a rich ground for an artist to examine issues in creativity, and in exploring robotics systems as a source of potential augmentation of one's creative capacity. The work also seeks to engage with the public in softening the artificial divide between the "two cultures" of contemporary art & science.
Bio:
Patrick Tresset, a French artist/scientist currently based in London, uses what he calls “clumsy robotics” to create autonomous cybernetic entities that are playful projections of the artist. He co-directs the Aikon-II project with Frederic Fol Leymarie at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
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| 25 Jan 2012 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
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