Jurica Gotal, born in Zagreb in 1980, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for his innovative integration of art, design, and technology. His artistic journey began in his youth, where he developed a strong foundation in traditional techniques and an early interest in new technologies. From 3D modelling to programming and AI tools, Gotal has continually pushed the boundaries of creativity. His work spans various mediums, including art sculptures, graphics, oil paintings on canvas, and installations. By blending form, color, and texture, Gotal creates pieces that are both visually striking and thought-provoking, often drawing inspiration from nature, urban environments, and human interactions. His approach combines meticulous research, concept development, and hands-on creation, resulting in art that explores the balance between the natural and abstract. Through his dedication to innovation, Gotal's legacy is marked by a profound commitment to the transformative power of art and design.
Worlds through the Digital Filter: Children of the World in Algorithmic Perspective" explores how artificial intelligence visualizes and categorizes children from different parts of the world based solely on the names of countries. Through an innovative approach to AI image generation, the project addresses questions about how algorithms interpret and portray the diverse worlds that countries represent.
Instead of using detailed parameters such as skin color or ethnic characteristics, the project focuses exclusively on the country names as the critical input for the AI algorithm. The artist investigates how this simplified approach affects visual results, emphasizing potential stereotypes and challenges in the perception of countries through digital portraits of children.
Digital portraits of children are generated through the artistic expression of the AI algorithm, with each country name serving as a catalyst for creating unique visual stories. The project encourages observers to reflect on how simplified representations of different cultures through algorithms can shape our perceptions and biases.
"Worlds through the Digital Filter: Children of the World in Algorithmic Perspective" invites contemplation on the impact of technology on our global outlook and encourages a discussion about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in creating digital depictions of the world.
Adding an interactive element, each like on X/Twitter and Instagram, contributes to the project's impact by raising the value of the digital artwork. For every like received, the corresponding digital portrait's value increases by 100€, providing an engaging way for the audience to participate in and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the responsible use of technology in shaping our perceptions of the world.
New dimension of art, 21. Century GOTAL ART
Young Croatian artist JGotal after 7-8 years of learning about art and art history.
He has found one unic dimension in art, and now he can say that art
public has a new artist for 21. Century.
A lot of people showed scepticisam about it, and were also restrained, but only future
will show that he took one great step, but in the right way.
Jgotal.
Testing his posibilities as well as technology, he found new art dimension using just one
line. It may seem as something very simple, but it is very difficult way for an artist.
THE STORY - drawing one line, from point A to point B, painting could be finished in only
one direction. Every art critic would probably think that it is noting special but only
now only Jury knows how difficult it is to paint in this new art stil.
Way in one line direction.
Only in this technic artist can touch the deapth of his mind, which can slitely turn to
some kind of meditation.Crossing this one line
artist has to open his
full soul and mind.
Using this technic, Jury wants to leave one realy strong and realistic trace, with the
effect of mistery, in art for
future generations.
Only with this technic and technology, it is possible.
