Sulfur Studios is pleased to host Jen Palmer in the ON::View Residency from September 8th - October 8th, 2022. What are the possibilities for NFT’s beyond Bored Apes and Pudgy Penguins? Will artificial intelligence turn on us - their human creators - and create a dystopian future of Terminator cyborgs controlled by Elon Musk and Skynet? Jen Palmer may have an answer to these important questions!
Jen Palmer moves beyond the tired stereotypes of NFT’s and AI (artificial intelligence) to explore the possibilities that this nascent technology holds for the intrepid artist. Palmer combines meditative reflection, traditional media and technology in her art practice. During her Residency, she will be working with mixed media and inviting the public to participate using simple meditative prompts as a guide. The works created will become part of a dataset of images to train AI. From that output, Palmer will develop a set of images and create short videos that will be shared through projection on-location in the Residency space, and as freely collected NFTs. Through the window, passersby will be able to view the work being made from the datasets, as well as the projections of work created collaboratively with artificial intelligence.
About the Artist:
Hailing from rural Southwestern Pennsylvania, Jen Palmer currently lives and works in Savannah, Georgia. She works across various mediums, using her artistic process to hold space, make connections, and create expressions of radical hope.
Palmer studied Fashion and Photography at the Columbus College of Art and Design, and earned her B.F.A. in Studio Art at Seton Hill University while completing graduate coursework in Art Therapy. She holds an M.F.A. in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Palmer is a member of Playform Studio, the THRIVE artist community, and facilitates the You Are Here - Women In Arts Discussion Group. She is listed in All SHE Makes, Curated Online Directory for Women Creatives Worldwide, and in the Where Are The Women Artists Directory. Learn more at: https://www.jenpalmer.art/
Open Studio Hours: Palmer will have Open Studio Hours from Thurs - Sun, 12 - 5 PM for the majority of her Residency. Pre-registration via calendly is encouraged!
Artist Talk: September 10th at 2PM
Project Finale: On Friday, October 7th from 5- 9PM, we will host the finale of Palmer’s project in conjunction with First Fridays in Starland.
The ON::View Residency Program is presented with investment by the City of Savannah. Special thanks as well to our Residency Sponsors: Starlandia Supply, Green Truck Pub and Starland Yard.
