“(Very) Neural System” delves into the intricate dynamics of identity construction in the digital age. Harnessing the power of AI, a hyper-realistic emulation of the artist’s persona emerges as an amalgamation of seemingly authentic features collected from major companies. This digital simulacrum, a dystopian doppelgänger interacting in real time, invites viewers to cross into the twilight zone between physical reality and virtual existence.
Martina Pizzigoni (*1998) is a multimedia artist. After a BA in NTA at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, they are currently attending the Interface Cultures MA at the University of Arts Linz. Pizzigoni’s artistic practice focuses on the creation of interactive experiences, while their main research is the habit we live in, with the socio-anthropological implications that characterise our digitally dominated society. They are part of the MAalex artistic and curatorial duo.