Anomalia explores resistance through the image of a lone figure moving against a collective current. Each work stages a confrontation between individual agency and cultural conformity, revealing textures of dissonance and transformation. It challenges aesthetic and structural norms, inviting viewers to witness resistance and emergence across form and medium.
The digital video collection is manifested as a 1/1/500 format generated from an AI video glitch, pairing each unique video with a hand-selected “hero” frame—some clear, others glitchy or abstract. These dynamic NFTs use an interactive HTML viewer that toggles between still and motion, breaking conventional formats.
The physical component—15 large-scale 60” x 30” metal prints—debuted at the Hamptons Fine Art Fair and must be experienced in person to grasp their full impact. Like the Chikai's previous collection "Hominis", these prints reveal new depths as viewers approach, engaging them in a physical zoom motif.
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Chikai’s Anomalia offers a striking reflection on the chaos of the present day through densely layered, AI-generated compositions. At first glance, the figures appear human, diverse in race, gender, and identity, but upon closer inspection, surreal elements emerge. Fish and aquatic forms distort familiarity, suggesting that what we see isn't always what we get. The works challenge perception, exploring how technology can confuse, reshape, and expand our understanding of the world. Accompanying videos animate the still images, adding urgency and narrative. Rather than striving for realism, Chikai leans into the randomness and imperfections of emerging tools, revealing a poetic tension between control and disorder. His practice sits at the intersection of technology and politics, confronting a moment where automation displaces labor and human survival becomes an act of resilience and creativity.
At the vanguard of AI video art, Chikai crafts cinematic narratives that delve into the human condition, employing surreal juxtapositions and temporal expanses. His acclaimed collections, “Cinematic AI” and “Panopticon” highlight his innovative approach to storytelling through AI technology. Beyond his AI creations, Chikai is the visionary behind the generative art project “Circle of Frens,” showcasing his diverse artistic range. As a passionate collector and curator, he founded MONOLITH Gallery, a platform that aims to bring more visibility to more artists. Chikai's unique perspective is further enriched by his remarkable achievements outside the art world. He is the co-creator of Google Earth and holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, blending his scientific expertise with his artistic endeavors to pioneer new frontiers in digital art.
