Jeanette’s artistic practice is a contemporary reimagining of ancient talismanic traditions. She views AI not merely as a tool, but as a collaborator, a partner in the creation of potent, symbolic artefacts. The carefully crafted prompts she utilizes become incantations, whispering desires and intentions into the digital ether. These incantations, in turn, guide the AI, coaxing it to generate imagery that transcends mere aesthetics, becoming potent talismans imbued with specific energies.

• CONNECTION TO THE SPIRIT WORLD | AI, with its capacity to generate the unexpected and explore uncharted territories, acts as a conduit to the subconscious, revealing hidden patterns and generating unexpected insights. This allows Jeanette to tap into a deeper, more intuitive level of creativity, bridging the gap between the conscious and the unconscious, much like ancient oracles and diviners.
• HARNESSING SYMBOLIC POWER | AI algorithms, trained on vast datasets of imagery, can recognize and generate powerful symbolic forms that resonate with universal archetypes and tap into the collective unconscious. These AI-generated symbols, imbued with Jeanette’s intention, become potent talismans, carrying with them the energy and power of the collective.
• MANIFESTATION AND INTENTION | Each prompt is a seed of intention, carefully planted and nurtured by Jeanette. Through this collaborative process, she guides the AI towards generating imagery that embodies specific desires and intentions – be it healing, protection, or the manifestation of personal power.
• THE RITUAL OF CREATION | The act of collaborating with AI becomes a ritualistic process, a dance between human intention and machine intelligence. This dynamic interplay fosters a deeper connection to the creative process, mirroring the ancient rituals of talismanic creation where intention, focus, and the manipulation of energy were paramount.
• REALITY AND PERCEPTION | AI challenges our understanding of reality by creating synthetic worlds and experiences that blur the lines between the real and the artificial. Jeanette’s exploration of this concept through AI-generated art invites viewers to question their own perceptions of reality and to consider the role of technology in shaping our understanding of the world, much like ancient talismans that blurred the lines between the physical and the spiritual.

By harnessing the transformative power of AI and exploring the infinite possibilities that lie dormant within carefully crafted prompts, Jeanette elevates her art from the digital to the transcendental, creating contemporary talismans that resonate with the ancient wisdom of symbol, intention, and the power of the human spirit.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree University of the Orange Free State
Living in Cape Town, South Africa.