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Woven in time

In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of our lives, the discourse surrounding its impact ranges from fear to optimism. The notion that AI will replace humans is a recurring theme, especially in creative fields. As a designer and artist, I have experienced firsthand how AI is fundamentally reshaping our industry.

This lino print is an exploration of the evolving relationship between AI and human creativity. In creating this piece, I embarked on a journey to understand the potential future roles of AI and how we, as humans, can coexist with these advanced technologies. The process began with MidJourney, a visual AI generator, which produced the initial face for the artwork. I then manipulated the AI-generated image on the computer before transferring it to lino by hand. The final steps involved meticulous hand carving and hand printing.

Interestingly, this process symbolizes a role reversal. Traditionally, humans have been the creators, designing visuals that machines would then reproduce. In this instance, AI took on the creative role, while the human element was crucial in the tactile, manual process of printing. This inversion raises a pivotal question: What will our role as humans be in this new AI-driven future?

Through this work, I aim to provoke thought and dialogue about the harmonious coexistence of human ingenuity and AI innovation, ultimately questioning and redefining our roles in the age of artificial intelligence.

Dimensions: 500mmx700mm
Tirage: 5
Technique: Linogravure

Jacques Kannemeyer

Jacques Kannemeyer is a South African designer, creative director, and printmaker whose work explores the tension between human resilience and contemporary technology.

He began experimenting with linocut printing as a personal creative outlet after years of commercial design work, and has since developed a distinctive visual language that combines emotional storytelling with bold graphic forms. His subject matter often centres around youth, identity, struggle, and transformation — themes grounded in the social and emotional realities of South Africa.

Jacques frequently incorporates AI tools like MidJourney into his creative process, not to replace human creativity, but to challenge it. By using AI to generate conceptual starting points and then translating those ideas through manual carving and hand printing, he explores the evolving relationship between technology and human agency.

In 2024, Jacques was selected as a finalist in the Sasol New Signatures Exhibition, one of South Africa’s most prestigious platforms for emerging artists. He was also a finalist in the 2024 Vuleka Art Competition at Art B Gallery. In 2025, his work was recognised internationally when he was named to the Jackson’s Art Prize Extended Longlist — out of 12,964 entries from 129 countries, his work was placed in the top 25%.

Jacques continues to explore the intersections of traditional craft, digital tools, and social commentary. He sees printmaking not just as a technique, but as a form of resistance — slow, deliberate, and deeply human in an accelerating world.

Date de naissance : 18/08/1979

Nationalité : South African

Site web : www.jacques.co.za

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