EastEnders actor Jake Wood has denied using artificial intelligence in his paintings after launching his first solo exhibition. The star, known for playing Max Branning, opened his 'Icons' series of portraits at Brighton's Indelible Fine Art Gallery on 7 May.
Wood faced accusations from followers after posting images and videos of his work online, including a portrait of Sir David Attenborough. Critics suggested the pieces were generated by AI.
In response, Wood wrote: 'I do not use AI to generate any of my artworks. I do not use AI personally. The images and photos I’ve used were already in existence and I have then collaged them (digitally or manually) and then painted over them digitally myself before printing and sticking them over a mixture of collage, spray paint and acrylic.'
The gallery confirmed that ten per cent of sales from Wood's prints will be donated to Dementia UK, describing it as 'a cause closely connected to the spirit of the exhibition and the people it honours.'
