exploring how artificial intelligence might imagine the outdoor world after an indoor "quarantine" & reimagine our indoor living spaces. by @janakivivrekar
How might artificial intelligence imagine the outdoor world after being “quarantined” indoors? A thread of outdoor spaces transformed into indoor spaces by artificial intelligence ⬇️
I call this one “The Bakery”.
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“Mechanized Bloom” by Dalle, 08/09/24
Prompt: “Portray a surreal, painterly scene where a human figure sits at a vintage wooden desk, but instead of a head, the figure has an old-fashioned, boxy mechanical contraption with exposed gears, wires, and a few pipes. This machine seems to serve as the person's "head," and there is a delicate juxtaposition of organic and mechanical elements. From this headpiece, several rose stems with fully bloomed pink flowers emerge, floating in the air and adding an almost dreamlike quality to the composition.
The figure wears casual clothes, a light cream shirt with sleeves rolled up and blue pants, suggesting a relaxed setting. The colors are soft, dominated by pastel shades of blue for the background walls and pink for the roses. There is a sense of calm due to the warm lighting and the serene atmosphere. To the right, a window shows a glimpse of greenery outside, while a simple wooden chair sits empty next to the desk.
The overall aesthetic is a blend of surrealism and a retro-futuristic vibe, evoking thoughts of nostalgia and introspection. The contrast between the mechanical, industrial nature of the machine-head and the organic beauty of the roses hints at themes of technology, humanity, and nature's co-existence or opposition. The brushstrokes have a soft, textured quality, which aligns with an impressionistic style. The image has a whimsical, almost melancholic feel, blending elements of both fantasy and thought-provoking visual metaphor.”
Love @QuarantinedAI and its interest in how our (and our machine's) relationship to the outdoors has changed? It was created by alum @janakivivrekar after attending an @cal_atc talk! Learn more in this great interview! https://t.co/5gYgiTyImx
How might artificial intelligence transform indoor spaces with elements of the outdoor world? A thread of indoor spaces transformed into outdoor spaces by artificial intelligence ⬇️
I call this one “Stairwell in the Sky”. The original picture is from the MIT Indoor Dataset. 1/