“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean”
“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean” #14 2024
“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean” is an ongoing exploration at the intersection of artificial intelligence, environmental art, and marine ecology. In this series, I sculpt fictional marine life from debris and plastics that pollute our waters, bringing these creatures to life through underwater photography in Biscayne Bay. These images then serve as the foundation for training AI models, which generate further iterations and interactions within a virtual ecosystem.
“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean” #8 2024 by [dNASAb]
Each organism reflects the impact of pollution on the natural world, challenging us to reconsider the boundaries between nature and human influence. These hauntingly beautiful creatures narrate the ocean’s transformation in the Anthropocene, urging us to confront the environmental crisis and rethink our relationship with the planet. #EnvironmentalArt #AIEcology #AnthropoceneArt #MarineLifeReimagined #WIP
“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean” #7 2024 by [dNASAb]
“Echoes of Synthetic Evolution: Fictional Fauna of the Future Ocean” #3 2024 by [dNASAb]
“Faux Ecologies + Augmented Visions of the Nature-verse” by [dNASAb] 2024
The “Faux Ecologies + Augmented Visions of the Nature-verse” project represents a holistic endeavor aimed at addressing the threats confronting the near-shore reefs of South Florida and Biscayne Bay. This comprehensive approach intertwines practical conservation measures with artistic endeavors to bolster reef resilience and shed light on the urgent issue of plastic pollution in marine environments. At its core, the project commences with the pivotal task of removing derelict fishing gear and other harmful debris from the reef ecosystem, spearheaded by [dNASAb]. Through meticulous underwater clean-up efforts, including scuba diving interventions, lines, lures, hooks, and other detrimental materials are systematically eradicated, mitigating the adverse impact on coral reefs and marine life.
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Concurrently, [dNASAb] scours South Florida beaches, collecting a diverse array of materials, ranging from coral fossils and sea fans to sponges and marine debris. These collected items serve as the creative muse for the artistic facet of the project, spotlighting the intricate beauty and ecological complexity of the natural ecosystem. Rather than relegating these materials to waste, [dNASAb] re-imagines them as integral components for crafting dynamic sculptures that mirror the vibrancy and interconnected symbiosis of the reef environment. Subsequently, these sculptures are temporarily returned to their origin in the ecosystem, where they are filmed using underwater lights and cameras, capturing the curiosity of local marine inhabitants exploring the newfound artificial reef.
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Leveraging innovative techniques such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted film-making, [dNASAb] elevates the storytelling format of the project to unprecedented heights. By training AI models on images of the sculptures within Biscayne Bay, the project harnesses cutting-edge technology to generate captivating visual representations of the sculptures and their interaction with the underwater realm. These visionary perspectives are further enhanced through the integration of Augmented Reality (AR), transcending traditional narrative boundaries and offering viewers a transformative experience.This fusion of AI-generated content with Augmented Reality not only provides a novel technological lens through which to perceive the sculptures but also deepens the audience’s comprehension of their pivotal role in working to combat plastic pollution in the ocean. Through this innovative amalgamation of conservation, artistry, and technology, the “Faux Ecologies + Augmented Visions of the Nature-verse” initiative emerges as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in safeguarding our precious marine
ecosystems for generations to come.
“Derelict Reef Resiliency_Aquascaping the Anthropocene #1” 2024 by [dNASAb]
“Like an Ocean gyre, a vortex of artifacts of a consumption based contemporary society such as; plastic bottles and bags, fishing nets, and helium balloons become en-snarled with driftwood, dead coral, and seaweed creating a grotesques amalgamation of disparate materials which remarkably can still harbor life and be a sculptural framework for life to grow. I aim to develop work that embodies this contemporary conundrum.” [dNASAb]