Random Pollock Generator (2023)

The interactive website generates random paintings in the style of Jackson Pollock, each paired with a sophisticated, algorithmically generated title derived from a pool of frequently used "International Art English" vocabulary.

The project serves as a critical reflection on the way we define and interpret "art." As a curator, I often question my role in mediating art for the public and the sometimes excessive complexity of titles and descriptions, particularly in modern and contemporary art contexts. Can an elaborate title impart profound significance to a randomly generated painting? Does the value of an artwork shift when accompanied by an abstract, sophisticated description? If meanings are assigned arbitrarily, does this process retain any inherent significance?

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