Symbiotic Mark-Making: Sougwen Chung and D.O.U.G

Volume 22, March 2025
by Pita Arreola


Article Description

In this essay, Pita Arreola provides an introduction to Sougwen Chung’s artistic practice and the development of their work, from posing philosophical and scientific questions about the potential collaborative evolution between humans and machines, to more recently incorporating natural systems as another significant element in their work. Their approach to technology is one of optimism, encouraging viewers to imagine a collaborative future with machines, and where the natural world is at the core. In taking this perspective, the artist is actively moving away from the mainstream discourse on AI, which is framed around how machines will take over human agency and, eventually, the world.


Related Keywords

Pita Arreola, Sougwen Chung, non-binary, AI, artificial intelligence, generative art, hybrid cognitive process, Chinese calligraphy, Drawing Operations Systems Generation, D.O.U.G., performative installation