André Hemer on 2SER Breakfast: Solo Exhibition at Ames Yavuz Sydney

14 Oct 2024

André Hemer was recently on 2SER Breakfast with radio host, Danny Chifley, discussing his solo exhibition, Techno Dreaming, at Ames Yavuz. The conversation delved into the interplay between artificial intelligence and traditional painting, highlighting how these realms are increasingly intertwined.

In this age of AI, Hemer explained that the blurred lines between physical and digital art. His exhibition was inspired with a collaboration with an architect, Gakku Jumaniyasova from Amsterdam, focusing on reimagining physical spaces through digital processes and generative AI. Drawing from local datasets, Hemer has worked on this project six months back, creating imagery that blends captured reality with a sense of false naturalism.

The influence of Baroque art is evident in Hemer’s work, reflecting the era’s focus on naturalism and light, which parallels our need to reconsider reality in a digital age. In the conversation, Chifley and Hemer discussed the future of physical art mediums amid advancing technology, highlighting Hemer’s concerns about our changing world. The radio host emphasised Hemer’s “human touch” in art creation as technology evolves.

Techno Dreaming challenges viewers to rethink their understanding of reality in an increasingly AI-driven world. Hemer’s exhibition is on view at Ames Yavuz Sydney (Reservoir Street). Listen to the full interview with the artist that starts at 0:45:00 on 2SER Breakfast.

Image: Portrait of André Hemer in his studio, photographed by Leonhard Hilzensauer.