Modern and traditional art

I - How can 3D printing be used for Maori Art? 

An artist named Joe Te Wharau, who is from the Bay of Plenty and belongs to the Ngati Maru (Hauraki) group, is using 3D printing technology to create special Maori designs. He resides in Pukehina and utilizes materials such as gold, silver, and plastic to carefully craft jewelry and pictures. The same advanced technology used for spaceships and robots is employed in the creation of these pieces, which present Maori ideas in a modern and innovative manner. According to Joe, these artworks serve as a means to showcase Maori tradition through the use of new technology.

Joe Te Wharau, an artist hailing from the Bay of Plenty, has found a unique way to express Maori culture by incorporating new technology into his artwork. Using 3D printing, Joe creates intricate designs that reflect Maori traditions in a contemporary way. From jewelry made with gold, silver, and plastic to stunning pictures, each piece is meticulously crafted with the same technology used in building spaceships and robots. By combining traditional Maori concepts with cutting-edge techniques, Joe's creations offer a fresh perspective on Maori heritage.

Living in Pukehina, Joe Te Wharau is an artist who is passionate about preserving Maori traditions through his artwork. Utilizing 3D printing technology, he skillfully crafts jewelry and pictures that embody the essence of Maori culture. These pieces, made with materials like gold, silver, and plastic, are created with great care and precision, employing the same advanced technology used in the construction of spaceships and robots. Through his innovative approach, Joe aims to honor Maori tradition while embracing the possibilities offered by new technology

Fraser May, www.scoop.co.nz, 4 October, 2017-2022.

B/ Vocabulary

incorporating (verb)

to include or combine something into something else

Example Sentence: The artist is incorporating new technology into his artwork.

intricate (adjective)

very detailed and complex

Example Sentence: The jewelry has intricate designs.

meticulously (adverb)

in a very careful and precise manner

Example Sentence: He crafted each piece meticulously.

essence (noun)

the basic nature or quality of something

Example Sentence: These pieces embody the essence of Maori culture.

embracing (verb)

to accept or support something willingly or enthusiastically

Example Sentence: Joe is embracing the possibilities offered by new technology.

C/ Questions

1 - What is the main idea of this passage?

A) Joe Te Wharau is an artist who uses 3D printing technology to create Maori designs.

B) Maori tradition is being preserved through the use of new technology.

C) Joe Te Wharau incorporates gold, silver, and plastic into his artwork.

D) The Bay of Plenty is home to many talented artists.

2 - According to the text, what evidence supports the claim that Joe's artwork reflects Maori traditions in a contemporary way?

A) Joe resides in Pukehina.

B) Joe utilizes materials such as gold, silver, and plastic.

C) Joe belongs to the Ngati Maru (Hauraki) group.

D) Joe uses 3D printing technology.

3 - Which of the following details from the text is important for understanding Joe's artistic process?

A) Joe lives in Pukehina.

B) Joe uses advanced technology.

C) Joe creates jewelry and pictures.

D) Joe belongs to the Ngati Maru (Hauraki) group.

D/ Writing

II - AI and art

Questions:

1. What is the aim of Sam Leach's latest body of work?

2. How does Sam Leach use technology in his art?

3. What is the role of artificial intelligence in Sam Leach's artwork?

4. How was the AI trained to invent images for Sam Leach's paintings?

5. What kind of imagery was included in the dataset used to train the AI?

6. Why did Sam Leach want to automate the cognitive labor of deciding what to paint?

7. What impact does Sam Leach hope to create with his artwork?

8. What challenges might arise when using technology in traditional indigenous art?

III - Final task : debate

Does the development of technologies contribute to the popularisation or destruction of art and culture? 

One should focus on the positive impact of technology on art and the other on the negative impact of technology  on art.