Misapprehended - Fall 2023 - Visual Arts

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Fall 2023 Visual Culture: REPRESENT!: Misapprehended SHAWN SAUMELL Divided, 2023 Photography, 12” x 18” x 1” Media, as a powerful tool for shaping perceptions and values, has both the potential to promote diversity and inclusion and the capacity to reinforce stereotypes and biases. The portrayal of race and gender in media can profoundly impact how individuals perceive themselves and others, ultimately influencing societal norms and attitudes. Whether through casting decisions, storylines, or advertising campaigns, media plays a significant role in reflecting and sometimes perpetuating systemic inequalities. Simultaneously, the rapid advancement of technology, particularly artificial intelligence and simulation, is blurring the lines between reality and virtuality. Virtual environments, deepfakes, and hyper-realistic simulations challenge our ability to discern between authentic experiences and fabricated ones, giving rise to discussions about the “uncanny valley.” This phenomenon refers to the eerie feeling we experience when encountering human-like entities that fall just short of being indistinguishable from real humans. 40
Juror: Enrique Fernández Cervantes SHAWN SAUMELL Sounds of Silence, 2023 Photography, 12” x 18” x 1” Amidst these transformations, the media landscape has become a breeding ground for miscommunication and misinformation. Politicians, powerful entities, celebrities, and the wealthy can manipulate public opinion with their influence. The distortion of truth not only erodes public trust but also undermines the democratic process by shaping collective decisions based on distorted premises. A heightened awareness of the implications of AI, simulation, censorship, and misinformation is necessary to safeguard the integrity of public discourse and democratic values. By critically engaging with these issues, we can strive for a more equitable, informed, and resilient society that embraces diversity, challenges manipulation, and navigates the evolving landscapes of media and technology. 41
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