Five Artists Share DIY Instructions for Creating Artworks
The Dutch art platform Mister Motley has enlisted five artists—Jan Hoek, Semâ Bekirovic, Maurik Stomps, Jerrold Saija, and Chaya Adelaars—to produce DIY guides for their artworks. Jan Hoek discusses the ethical creation of AI art, responding to critiques surrounding his AI usage. Semâ Bekirovic promotes painting as a more deliberate option compared to AI and photography. Maurik Stomps crafts a small studio to creatively tackle the issue of mice in his workspace. Jerrold Saija introduces a two-chair exercise, inspired by Kitlyn Tjin A Djie, to help individuals acknowledge their strengths. Chaya Adelaars offers a guide for modifying a bench in Amsterdam's Museumplein to challenge hostile architecture. This series highlights various artistic methods while providing useful advice.
Key facts
- Mister Motley asked five artists to provide instructions for making an artwork.
- Jan Hoek has been making AI films for 1.5 years, portraying artists and prominent figures in the Dutch art world.
- Jan Hoek received criticism for using AI, with people saying he 'sold his soul to the devil'.
- Semâ Bekirovic turned to painting to avoid problematic aspects of AI and photography.
- Maurik Stomps designed an atelier for mice in his studio, leaving him a 'cheerful surprise' every morning.
- Jerrold Saija formulated a two-chair exercise with transcultural systemic therapist Kitlyn Tjin A Djie.
- Chaya Adelaars extended a bench on Amsterdam's Museumplein in May to counter hostile architecture.
- The bench extension was a form of protest against benches too short to lie on, which are used to deter homeless people.
Entities
Artists
- Jan Hoek
- Semâ Bekirovic
- Maurik Stomps
- Jerrold Saija
- Chaya Adelaars
- Kitlyn Tjin A Djie
Institutions
- Mister Motley
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Museumplein