Kristoffer Eliassen’s recent imagery presents a compelling fusion of artificial intelligence, digital manipulation, and traditional photography. Each portrait begins with a photograph of Eliassen himself, which is then transformed through AI-generated elements and meticulous digital editing. This layered process results in images that are both familiar and otherworldly, blurring the lines between self-portraiture and constructed identity.

Eliassen’s approach reflects his longstanding interest in the interplay between technology and self-representation. In his earlier project, Selfphone, he explored the performative nature of selfies, highlighting how the act of self-photography can lead to both self-regulation and self-disclosure. By placing himself both behind and in front of the camera, he examined how self-portraiture can become an obsession, leading to peculiar and sometimes absurd situations.

The current body of work continues this exploration, delving deeper into themes of identity and perception. By integrating AI and digital editing, Eliassen challenges viewers to question the authenticity of images and the nature of self-representation in the digital age. The resulting portraits are not just images but narratives, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of identity, technology, and art.