My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

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My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

'Frog perspective'
Frogs watching us from above in their hot air balloon.
Size: 52cm high
Metal sculpture

My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

F1 - Girl

FOR SALE

An older work
Ray gun
Size: 28cm long
Price: 150 euro + shipping
Comes with COA

Do not miss this exposition!
My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze
Until october 28 @ Bibliotheek Geel

Today in the newspaper...

Vrolijke robotkunst verbergt donkere boodschappen Merkwaardige robots, fantasiefiguren en blitse voertuigen bevolken in de maand oktober de stedelijke bibliotheek van Geel. De lokale kunstenaar Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze omschrijft zijn werken als Punk Art. “Ik wil doen lachen, maar ook doen nadenken.”

New work
'Girl with selfpropelled cluster bomb'
A work against war
Children have the right to play without being in danger
Thanks to Mila for posing with this work!
Nathalie Verelst

Just received another beautiful large illuminated display table from one of my sponsors.
Thank you for supporting me www.silverfish.be

A big thank you to everybody who visited Art Meets Nature - 23 & 24 September 2023 Kunsttentoonstelling & Verkoop - Plantentuin Meise to see my work!
Hope to see you again soon.
To the collectors who bought a work from me... cherish it and enjoy it every day!
My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze
The next exhibition starts next Monday in the Geel library.

Another happy art collector, this work just found a new owner.

This work has just found a new home, an enthusiastic young art lover... I let it go with peace of mind...

'Been there, done that'
Size= 42cm high


My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

Ready for Art Meets Nature - 23 & 24 September 2023 Kunsttentoonstelling & Verkoop - Plantentuin Meise
Do not miss it!

New work...
'Who am I, how do I see myself?'



My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

Another work about Artificial Intelligence...
'Do you love me?'
This robot offers its processor to show its love. The red wire is his vein with oxygen-rich blood, the blue is oxygen-poor.
Are robots on their way to developing emotions? Will they learn to understand the emotion 'love'?

'Pi***ng Pinocchio'
Metal sculpture
Size: 50cm high


My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

Just installed this teaser for my exhibition in the municipal library of Geel.
There will also be a competition during the exhibition where one of the visitors can win a small sculpture from my 'heads series'.
Stay tuned @ My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

3 weeks countdown...

Still a lot of work, but the low rider is taking shape...
My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

When I showed this work for the first time, there was a lot of commotion. People found this offensive (which was certainly not my intention). This work reflects on the possibility that robots/AI may want to trace their origins in the future... what will be there conclusion (evolution / creation / or something else)
I thought it would interesting to discuss this with ChatGPT (being a robot itself)...
So this is the transcription of the conversation:

ME
Is there any chance that robots will gain some kind of consciousness in the future?

ChatGPT
While there is much debate on this topic, there is currently no scientific consensus on the possibility of robots gaining some sort of consciousness in the future. It is important to note that consciousness is a complex phenomenon that is still not fully understood. While some researchers believe it is possible to get to some level of consciousness, there are others who think that consciousness is unique to biological beings and cannot be replicated in machines. So it remains an open question.

ME
Will robots ever ask who designed them? What if humans become extinct and the robots continue to exist?

ChatGPT
While it's hard to say for sure what will happen in the future, it's possible that robots may end up asking the question of who designed them.
If robots reach a high level of artificial intelligence and consciousness, they may become curious about their own origins and those who created them. They could think about the reasons behind their design and try to understand how they evolved from previous generations of robots.
If humanity goes extinct and only robots continue to exist, they could potentially develop some kind of historical awareness and find information about their genesis. They may be able to consult their own archives and databases to find information about their origins and the people who designed them. However, it is important to note that this is purely speculation. The development of conscious, self-aware robots is still a huge challenge and there are many ethical, philosophical and technical issues that need to be solved before this can become a reality. Therefore, the question of whether robots will ever ask such questions remains open for debate for the time being.

ME
If they did not have access to old databases, for example because they are no longer compatible, they might speculate about their origin? Then they could start believing in some kind of creation, wouldn't they?

ChatGPT
If an AI does not have access to old databases or does not have compatibility with certain systems, it can indeed speculate about the origin of certain information. This can lead to different interpretations, including the idea of a kind of creation. It is possible that in such a situation, the AI forms hypotheses and assumptions to explain the missing information.
However, it is important to note that an AI based on machine learning and artificial intelligence cannot inherently "believe" the concept of a creation. Belief is a human trait and requires subjective experiences and emotions, which are not inherent in AI systems.
So, while the AI can speculate about a possible origin of information and consider concepts such as "creation," it is not correct to state that the AI can actually come to believe in something like belief. Rather, it would be a form of artificial interpretation based on the available information and the limitations of the AI itself.

ME
But in the absence of an alternative, could AI possibly assign a high probability to 'creation'?

ChatGPT
It's possible that AI could assign a high probability to "creation," but it's important to note that AI is only as good as the data and the algorithms it has. If the AI is based only on limited data on religious beliefs and concepts of creation, it may give a distorted or biased view.
Moreover, "creation" is a complex concept that has many interpretations and different points of view. What is considered "creation" can vary from religion to religion and from individual to individual. It's possible that AI could consider different possibilities based on different paradigms of creation, but it's still challenging to give a definitive answer.
Therefore, we must be careful when relying on AI to draw reliable and definitive conclusions about theological or philosophical issues such as creation. It's important to remain critical and see AI as a tool that can help us explore complex ideas, but ultimately we need to use our own thinking and reasoning to come to our own conclusions.

Another large work that I completed yesterday.
'When did you stop dreaming' is a work about embracing life. There are always ups and downs but you must continue chasing your dreams.
Lenght: 80cm

This work will be for sale at Art Meets Nature - 23 & 24 September 2023 Kunsttentoonstelling & Verkoop - Plantentuin Meise

New work
'Frogs are aliens'
Hight: 108cm
A nice large piece
Material: metal with resin frog

How about a mouse on a snowmobile?

My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

Hope you like this one!
Large dragster, lenght = 83cm

Now available... Champagne with my 'Indola motorcycle' on label and muselet.
A limited quantity will be available.
Visit Art meets Nature @ Plantentuin Meise

Champagne Michel Littière
Art Meets Nature - 23 & 24 September 2023 Kunsttentoonstelling & Verkoop - Plantentuin Meise

'Union special robot kit prototype'
Union leader robot waiting to be assambled. Will robots one day ask for robot rights?
This work is for sale with permission of the robot.
Contact for price

'Big mouth strikes again'
A work about internet / Facebook heroes

A new one in the 'Heads' series...
'I know what you did last summer'

My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

Work in progress...
'I am a mystery to you'

One of the works that will stay in my own house for some more years.
'The ride of Kings and Queens', this work is about equality.
Every human being deserves to be treated with respect regardless of origin, religion, orientation or whatever.


Size of this sculpture = 62cm high
My punk art: sculptures by Koen Van Nieuwenhuyze

A new (small) work in the 'heads series'
'Sheena was a punk rocker'

This is how I start a new work...
Just basic design ideas ready to become a sculpture.
This is the stage when people tell me 'I don't see it but I believe you see it' 😅

'The crusher', part of 'The crusher against the great escape' a tribute to Tom and Jerry.
Tom uses this crusher car in an attempt to destroy Jerry his futuristic race car.
View my page to see a video of the complete work (size of the complete work = 120cm long)

I made this 'update of an old work of art' today.
This 'rural landscape' from the 1950s (oil painting on wooden panel by artist painter Dubois) was fitted with a pipeline so that it is again in line with our capitalist ideal.

Size: 40cm x40cm
Material: oil on wood with metal structure mounted on top

Verbeke Foundation Tim Van Laere Gallery Gallery Sofie Van de Velde

Work in progress... 'crusher cat'

'Superboy'
Size: 48cm high

This is the story of Superboy. The boy that wants to save the world.
He dreams of a peaceful and colorful world.
His cape made of old rags gives him superpowers...
One day he will make his dream come true, he has full confidence in it...

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'Been there done that'
A work about the 'me' culture
Size: 42cm high