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Artist: Arnold Veber Title: Dreamtism Brief description of the piece: Is it feasible to capture not only the individual themselves but also the essence of their observed high-energy state through photography? Neural networks, acting as comprehensive models of human experience, possess the ability to reveal such unique perspectives. Description of what this piece is about: In this work, I utilized my archival photographs. In 2017, I captured young individuals who were in search of a sense of lightness and airiness in reality. Each person possesses their own perception of infinity, which is inherently subjective. Visually, my intention was to achieve a harmonious composition by conveying the subjective experiences of the individuals depicted in the photographs. This involved exploring various perspectives, capturing fleeting moments of heightened energy and subjectivity, and reinterpreting the portrayed subjects. I processed the photos using neural networks and created collages. The act of reinterpretation was crucial to me, as it mirrors how our brains reconstruct images and memories. In states of heightened mental activity, our perception of the world can undergo significant changes. In my view, it is important to destigmatize and normalize these elevated mental states, without resorting to vulgarity. This necessitates the incorporation of beauty. So, what do these photos ultimately become? Over time, combined with the power of imagination, they transform into a dream-like realm of possibilities.