Winner Winner V3.0
Jonathan McFadden

Chat GPT has this to say about the exhibition:  The connection between the expression "winner winner chicken dinner," Rene Girard's theory of mimetic desire, and sequence-based identifiers in software can also be understood through the lens of printed images. In Girard's theory, individuals imitate the desires and behaviors of others, which can be analogous to the reproduction and dissemination of printed images. Just as people imitate the desires of others, printed images can be reproduced and disseminated widely, leading to a collective desire or preference for certain visual representations.

The popularity of the phrase "winner winner chicken dinner" can be likened to the widespread circulation of printed images that evoke a sense of achievement or victory. Printed images, like the phrase itself, become symbolic representations of success and recognition. In the realm of software development, sequence-based identifiers serve as digital symbols that carry meaning and represent specific entities or objects. The desire to create unique and distinctive identifier sequences can be compared to the desire to reproduce and circulate printed images that capture the essence of winning or achieving.

Just as individuals imitate desires in Girard's theory, software developers may imitate successful identifier sequences or visual representations, following established patterns or trends in the field. The imitative nature of both mimetic desire and printed images highlights the human inclination to emulate what is perceived as successful or desirable. Consequently, the pursuit of unique identifier sequences in software development can be influenced by the mimetic tendencies of individuals, who seek to imitate or surpass the accomplishments of their peers through the creation of visually appealing and socially recognized identifiers.
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Artist Bio:  Jonathan McFadden holds a MFA in printmaking from Edinburgh College of Art, United Kingdom (2009), BFA in Printmaking (2006), and BA in French (2006) from Texas State University. His work has been exhibited at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Scottish Academy, University of Texas- San Antonio, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Zayed University, Julio Valdez Project Space, Northwestern University, University of Houston, and many other national and international venues including over 100 group exhibitions. From 2010-11 Jonathan was a Jerome Fellow at Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis. He has also undertaken residencies at the Prairie Center for the Arts, Cove Park, 55 LTD, Anchor Graphics, Endless Editions, Edition/ Basel, Fyns Grafiske Værksted, and Atelier Presse Papier. Recently Jonathan received a cultural grant from the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen. Currently, Jonathan is Associate Professor of Print Media and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Kentucky.