For the past four years, Ariel has been creating with AI, but only recently—thanks to the rapid evolution of the tools—was he able to fulfill a long-time dream: to create an animated music video for none other than Peter Gabriel. In this talk, he’ll take us behind the scenes of the creative process, revealing the tools, dilemmas, and possibilities that come with collaborating with artificial intelligence. He’ll also share glimpses of other projects currently in the works.
Ariel (arielko) is a Jerusalem-based creator, designer, researcher, and AI artist. Formerly a creative director in branding and advertising agencies from New York to Tel Aviv, his work is now showcased in festivals and exhibitions around the world. His unique “non-prompting” approach favors giving the machine freedom over controlling it, opening the door to unexpected creative discoveries. He was a featured speaker at Pecha Kucha Tel Aviv 2025.