The artwork "Untitled (Croatian Pavilion), 2022" by Tomo Savić-Gecan is an innovative and conceptual piece that explores the intersection of technology, performance, and the art world. The visual elements are characterized by a simple yet striking yellow background, which serves as a canvas for the text-based description of the work's premise. The subject matter revolves around the use of an artificial intelligence algorithm to generate the parameters for a group of five performers in Venice, Italy, as part of the 59th edition of the Venice Biennale of Art. The artistic style blends elements of digital art, conceptual art, and experimental performance, showcasing the artist's engagement with contemporary issues and the evolving role of technology in the art-making process. The work's context reflects the artist's intention to examine the impact of algorithmic decision-making on artistic expression and the broader cultural landscape. ...
Tomo Savić-Gecan is a Croatian artist who lives and works in Amsterdam. In 2022, Savić-Gecan represented Croatia at the 59th Venice Biennale. Often working site-specifically, Savić-Gecan creates inconspicuous installations which audiences might readily miss. Conceptually playing with themes of dematerialisation, absence and emptiness, viewers may mistake his subtle interventions as untouched, everyday environments. His work tackles the insidious prevalence of technology within contemporary society, digesting its potential misuse and the consequences of its domination within news streams and data tracking. His unassuming installations embody the camouflaged role of technology within our everyday lives. ...
