Corp Protocol | Youngblood

In Corp Protocol, Derk explores questions that have emerged in his practice over the last few years through a sculptural work. The work raises inquiries about resisting the seductive allure of the digital realm amidst the synthesis of historical and cultural information, facilitated by artificial intelligence.  

As Al interacts with and consolidates the vast amount of historical information in latent space, restructuring and organizing it through statistical averages, questions arise. Does this interplay result in data loss? Will we forfeit the sources of meaning that once resonated with us? Alternatively, might this novel approach to structuring reality offer something in return? Furthermore, what role does the body play in this context? What are the implications when our material experiences fade, replaced by the virtual realm within devices, boxes, and the cloud?

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