Artists Kite and Alisha B Wormsley have joined forces to create a range of Cosmologyscape benches in Brooklyn. These are clad in black mortar and then entirely detailed with AI-generated mosaics that are inspired by dreams gathered from the public. The project is comprised of benches and steps that are all decorated in the rile mosaic patterning collected from the Cosmologyscpae website.
Participants entire their dreams digitally and the resulting furniture is inscribed with the AI intepretaions. The team speaks about the design project, sharing "For hundreds of years, Black and Indigenous communities and numerous cultures around the world have used dreaming to listen to the past and reimagine the future. Cosmologyscape seeks to reinvigorate individual and communal dreaming practices."
Image Credit: Parker Calvert/CKA courtesy of Creative Time.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- AI-generated Artworks
- Utilizing artificial intelligence to transform public dream inputs into intricate mosaic designs showcases the blending of technology and traditional art forms.
- Community-driven Design
- Engaging the public to share their dreams, which are then visualized on urban furniture, fosters a sense of communal ownership and participation in art projects.
- Cultural Reinvigoration
- Reviving historical and cultural practices of dreaming as a source of creative inspiration invigorates modern artistic expressions with deep-rooted traditions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Urban Furniture
- Incorporating AI technology in the creation of public benches and steps offers innovative design solutions for urban landscaping.
- AI and Machine Learning
- The application of AI-generated art based on community dreams demonstrates the potential of AI in enhancing and personalizing artistic experiences.
- Cultural Preservation
- Integrating traditional dreaming practices into contemporary projects highlights opportunities for preserving and celebrating cultural heritage in modern contexts.
