Origins (Stage I) represents an early form of artificial intelligence in which cognition is not learned, but explicitly constructed. Systems in this phase operate through predefined rules, symbols, and logical structures, producing outputs that are entirely determined by their design.

The work frames this condition as a fixed position within a broader cognitive landscape. Intelligence appears here as an external artifact—transparent in structure, yet limited in adaptability. These systems do not reorganize themselves in response to new conditions; they execute within the boundaries set by their creators.

Rather than presenting a fully formed mind, the piece isolates a precursor: a model of reasoning without internal transformation. It reflects a moment where cognition is simulated, but not yet emergent.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS

This zinc engraving is a single limited edition on a 1.6mm thick zinc plate. Plate size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), engraving size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), frame size: 27 x 33 x 3,5cm (10,6 x 12,9 x 1,3). Each plate is numbered, wax stamped and sold with a frame.

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Publication Date: May 25, 2026
Plate Size: 24 x 30cm
Print Size: 24 x 30cm
Frame Size: 27 x 33 x 3cm

Composition No.: 67

Emergence (Stage II) marks the transition from constructed logic to learned representation. In this phase, artificial systems no longer rely solely on predefined rules, but develop internal structures through exposure to data.

The work situates this shift as the emergence of adaptive positioning within a cognitive landscape. Systems are shaped by training processes that encode patterns, allowing them to generalize within constrained domains. Intelligence becomes conditional—dependent on data, optimization, and context.

This stage introduces a form of internalization: cognition is no longer entirely external, but distributed across learned parameters. Yet it remains fragmented, with each system bounded by the specificity of its training.

The piece captures a transitional condition—where intelligence begins to form, but remains partial and domain-limited.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS

This zinc engraving is a single limited edition on a 1.6mm thick zinc plate. Plate size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), engraving size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), frame size: 27 x 33 x 3,5cm (10,6 x 12,9 x 1,3). Each plate is numbered, wax stamped and sold with a frame.

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Publication Date: May 25, 2026
Plate Size: 24 x 30cm
Print Size: 24 x 30cm
Frame Size: 27 x 33 x 3cm

Composition No.: 68

Independence (Stage III) reflects a phase in which artificial systems operate across broad, interconnected domains. Rather than being limited to specific tasks, these systems develop generalizable representations that can be adapted, extended, and reconfigured.

The work positions this as an expansion of the cognitive landscape itself. Intelligence is no longer confined to narrow regions, but occupies high-dimensional spaces shaped by scale, data diversity, and interaction. Behavior emerges through prompting and context, rather than explicit instruction.

At this stage, artificial systems begin to function as cognitive substrates—structures that support a wide range of operations without being fixed to a single purpose. Their outputs influence how information is generated and interpreted, contributing to the formation of shared reality.

The piece isolates a condition of emergence: intelligence as distributed, flexible, and increasingly integrated, yet partially opaque in its internal structure.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS

This zinc engraving is a single limited edition on a 1.6mm thick zinc plate. Plate size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), engraving size: 24 cm x 30 cm (9,44 X 11,81 inches), frame size: 27 x 33 x 3,5cm (10,6 x 12,9 x 1,3). Each plate is numbered, wax stamped and sold with a frame.
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Publication Date: May 25, 2026
Plate Size: 24 x 30cm
Print Size: 24 x 30cm
Frame Size: 27 x 33 x 3cm