SUMMONING THE DEMON: ART + AI AT THE EDGE OF CONTROL

In this daring and timely exhibition, Summoning the Demon, five Central Florida-based artists explore the power, promise, and peril of artificial intelligence. Curated by José J. Cabrera, the show challenges viewers to confront the implications of AI not only as a creative tool, but as a force that may soon surpass human intelligence—and escape our control entirely. The work on view reflects a wide spectrum of responses to this accelerating technology: awe, anxiety, curiosity, resistance, and wonder. From generative visuals and algorithmic patterns to deeply personal reflections on what it means to be human in a machine-driven future, these artists use their work to provoke thought and ignite conversation. Inspired by Elon Musk’s warning that “with artificial intelligence, we’re summoning the demon,” the exhibition delves into the tension between innovation and consequence