TITLE
Computer/Vision ARTIST/DESIGNER
Simon ThiefesDATE
2023The human ability to distinguish between individual letters, like A or B,
is relatively straightforward. However, when it comes to establishing a set of
rules to precisely define what constitutes “an A” versus “not an A” for a
computer, the task becomes significantly more complex. Computers do not
forgive ambiguity or subtlety; they demand clear rules and sharp definitions.
Computer/Vision is an invitation to ponder the limitations of computation
and compels us to contemplate the implications of the dichotomy between
human cognition and computational precision. It grants a computer full
authority over the arbitrary generation of letters, their subsequent classification
as letters of the alphabet through text recognition, and their integration
into a writing system. This real-time project is set to progress throughout
the exhibition’s duration, gradually introducing an expanding array of
characters into an open-source font that is readily available for download.