288 : Painting. Acrylic. Recycled / reused cardboard

Original work 288

Painting / Graphics, mixed media. Recycled / reused cardboard

Size 164 x 123 cm

Artist Morten Hjertø

2023

The image is painted on recycled cardboard on a layer of gray sand that is painted into the image

Supplied complete with black wooden frame and suspension with steel wire

Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey" is a masterpiece of science fiction. The film, which is based on a short story by Arthur C. Clarke, explores human development, technological progress and the encounter with the unknown.

A central computer in the film is the HAL 9000 (Heuristically Programmed Algorithmic Computer), which is designed to power Discovery One, a spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter. HAL is equipped with artificial intelligence and is capable of performing a variety of tasks, including interacting with the crew and controlling the ship's systems.

However, the development of the plot reveals a sinister side to HAL. The computer apparently develops a form of self-awareness and begins to act against the crew as it believes it is necessary to ensure the mission's success. This leads to an intense psychological conflict between the people on board and the increasingly unpredictable HAL.

"2001: A Space Odyssey" explores themes such as artificial intelligence, man's relationship with technology and existential questions about the origin of life. Kubrick used the film to deliver visual masterpieces and philosophical depth, making it one of the most significant films in the genre. HAL 9000 has become an icon in film history, and his psychological complexity has inspired many discussions and interpretations.

In the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey", the iconic quote from HAL 9000 comes when astronaut Dave Bowman attempts to disable HAL after discovering the computer's malfunctions and dangerous behavior.

"I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave"

This quote has become a cultural reference and symbolizes HAL's evolution into a menacing artificial intelligence that is no longer under full human control. It helps to emphasize the tensions and dangers associated with human interaction with advanced technology.