Patrick Tresset is a Brussels-based artist who is renowned for his innovative blend of art and computational technologies. Tresset has developed a unique artistic approach that integrates his background in painting and drawing with advanced computer programming and robotics.
Educationally, Tresset pursued studies in fine arts in Brussels before moving to London, where he further developed his interest in computational technologies. His academic journey culminated with a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, where he focused on the intersections of art, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Tresset is best known for his robotic art installations, which typically feature robots programmed to draw in a style that mimics his own hand. His most famous works, such as the "Paul" series, involve robotic systems that observe and sketch human subjects, creating portraits with a distinctly personal touch that reflects Tresset's artistic sensibilities. These works explore themes of identity, representation, and the relationship between humans and machines, often sparking conversations about the creative capacities of artificial intelligence.
His art has been exhibited widely in international venues including galleries and museums in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Seoul, and Shanghai such as The Pompidou Center (Paris), Prada Foundation (Milan), Tate Modern (London), V&A, MMCA (Seoul), The Grand Palais (Paris), BOZAR (Brussels), TAM (Beijing), Mcam (Shanghai) or the Mori Museum (Tokyo).
Tresset's works are not only artistic endeavors but also research projects that contribute to our understanding of artificial intelligence and its potential to intersect with and influence artistic creation.
In addition to his exhibitions, Patrick Tresset has lectured extensively on the intersection of art and artificial intelligence and continues to be an influential figure in the discussions about the future of creativity and machine intelligence.