An AI-generated hand reaches for an open cabinet that shows a mix of the project's three main scenes: 1. the World of Manwha; 2. the Quill Writing scene; and 3. the djembe celebration scene
Play/Games VR/AR

Virtual Nostalgia

The project is a virtual Cabinet of Curiosities where players can touch objects and experience related stories, histories, and memories through interactive first-person experiences combined with various media generated by AI or a combination of multiple AI models. It explores the possibilities and limitations of AI-generated art and workflows by using AI models to help create a complete VR experience, as well as the role of AI in the creative process and its relationship to human creativity and artistic expression.

Student

Qiongting Zhang

Advisor

Sharleen Smith

Abstract

This project aims to explore the potential of AI-generated art by utilizing AI models to create a VR experience that incorporates various aspects such as story, interaction logic, texts, images, sound, music, videos, and animations. By examining the possibilities and limitations of AI-generated art and demonstrating the potential of integrating multiple AI models for more efficient, cost-effective, and potentially more creative work, the project aims to examine the role of AI in the creative process and its impact on the future of human creativity. The "Cabinet of Curiosities" format used in the project serves as a metaphor for AI-produced creations since they both represent a product of collective human experience and reflect a broader cultural and historical perspective. The project aims to provide a unique perspective on the collective human experience and culture from the viewpoint of AI, further contributing to a better understanding of the relationship between human creativity and AI-generated art.

An AI-generated hand reaches for an open cabinet that shows a mix of the project's three main scenes: 1. the World of Manwha; 2. the Quill Writing scene; and 3. the djembe celebration scene

Research

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