Harvest of Visions
It was a real pleasure to receive an invitation in mid-July to exhibit two photographs in the Summer Art Exhibition at the BL6 Studios in Horwich Bolton, appearing alongside some very talented local artists. Organised by gallery owners and artists, Julia Entwistle and John Bentley, it launches on 26th July..
The preparation for this has been quite interesting as John has wholeheartedly embraced AI, using the Chat GPT bot to generate the text to describe the works. I think the combination of AI, with John’s experienced direction, has worked really well, creating very evocative descriptions. Do have a read of what’s been generated for the two works I supplied (extracts from the exhibition’s featured artist page):
“With its delicate curve trailing through pastel skies, KITE captures a fleeting moment of joy, lightness, and freedom. Julia Uttley’s image is minimal yet profoundly evocative. There’s a sense of childhood wonder and unburdened play woven through its arc. The kite, mid-flight, is a perfect metaphor for possibility: rising, drifting, dancing in the air with no visible limits. The soft clouds cradle the scene, adding to the serenity and sense of open space.
This piece of art could be ideal for spaces where lightness and perspective are needed – a child’s room, a therapist’s office, or even a creative brainstorming space. It invites you to breathe out, loosen your grip, and remember the joy of letting things unfold naturally.“
In another forward-thinking move, the gallery will use spoken versions of these AI descriptions, accessed via a printed QR code, so that people with impaired sight can also appreciate the exhibition.
“Bathed in dreamlike tones of lavender and aquamarine, Knock John Fort captures the surreal isolation of a sea fort adrift beneath a cotton-candy sky. Julia Uttley’s double exposure technique gives this piece a heightened sense of atmosphere, merging tranquillity with something almost mythical. The fort appears to hover just beyond the real, a quiet sentinel surrounded by scattered boats and infinite water. It invites contemplation, stillness, and a curious sense of wonder about what once was, and what might be imagined.
This piece would be striking in a minimalist office, meditation room, or contemporary home hallway where calm and inspiration are valued. It’s especially suited to creative studios or sea-facing interiors where the horizon plays a role in the room’s energy. Hung in a boardroom or reception space, it becomes a talking point – serene, mysterious, and stylishly composed.“
I’m not only looking forward to seeing the artworks submitted by the other exhibitors, I’m also keen to see how the AI bot has described theirs too. This has definitely given me food for thought and something I’ll consider incorporating one way or another in what I do!
