Melanie Clemmons & Zak Loyd:
A.G.U.I.
Video projection
A.G.U.I. presents an alternative to the polished, hyper-refined aesthetic typical of AI-generated content. Structured as a speculative interface, the video is a material study into abstract and imperfect uses of AI.
Bio
Melanie Clemmons and Zak Loyd have collaborated since 2009 to create immersive video, laser, and XR installations, internet-based art, and visual experiences for live music in both physical and virtual venues. Zak Loyd is a media artist and educator interested in the mystical aspects of video art histories, machine learning technologies, internet culture, and post-truth politics. His interdisciplinary work encompasses video, installation, performance, crypto-art, and prose, and has been exhibited at venues such as The Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver; Rhizome; and the Dallas Museum of Art. He earned his MFA in Interdisciplinary Media Art Practices from the University of Colorado and currently serves as a Visual Art Technician and Adjunct Faculty in New Media Art at the University of North Texas. Melanie Clemmons is a new media artist specializing in video and installation, net art, and live visual performances. She critically examines internet culture, speculative futures, and digital ethics. Clemmons has collaborated with the activist group Pussy Riot on music videos and live visuals, with her work showcased nationally and internationally in various exhibitions and residencies. She is also an Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.