echoes of grief is a filmic reappraisal of a fatal loss, delving into the complex interplay between grief, human creativity, and the utilization of generative artificial intelligence in artistic expression.
Drawing upon the author’s personal experiences and observations, the film is the result of a partly co-creative investigation with a non-human creative instance, while uncovering parallels between co-creation and the process of bereavement.
Through qualitative analysis and reflective inquiry, the film uncovers the nuances of acceptance, relinquishing of control, and the emergence of new aesthetic possibilities inherent in this unconventional creative practice. The findings shed light on the transformative potential of integrating generative AI into artistic endeavors, offering insights into the dynamics of human-machine collaboration and the renegotiation of artistic agency within a context marked by unpredictability, serendipity, and chance.