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Leonie is currently focussed on a body of work, which revolves around AI art. The first in the series is titled 'Text Prompt: A General History of Quadrupeds I,' a clear reference to Thomas Bewick's pioneering book that meticulously documented all known four-legged animals during his time. Regarded as the Attenborough of his era, Bewick's remarkable work highlights the significance of preserving ecological diversity. If he were alive today, he would undoubtedly be at the forefront of the fight against the ongoing ecological crisis.
The series delves into the exploration of AI's potential and limitations as a tool for artists, akin to Bewick's experimentation with contemporary technology during his era. Employing an AI art generator, Leonie repeatedly feeds the same basic text prompt and meticulously engraves the outputs, often yielding impossible and humorous results. This artistic endeavour evokes the spirit of Bewick's illustrations, such as the 'Cameleopard,' an animal he imagined solely based on written descriptions.
The resemblance between these imaginative artworks and Bewick's illustrations serves as a poignant reminder of the precarious state of our environment. Should we fail to confront the crisis now, countless more species could be lost, and we might once again find ourselves resorting to our imaginations to envision the existence of these creatures.
