This work is based on an old ID photo of my father that I found in the pocket of an old jacket. I scanned the image, appreciating both his Mona Lisa-esque smile and the lines of the card, which created a subtle 3D effect.

I used an AI generator to transform it into a moving image, and after each generation, I continued to extend the process. The result evolved into a sort of breakdown of the image into pure lines and light—a feedback loop or an apparent inability to create anything further. The final piece presented here is a combination of the original photo and the reversal of the AI process.