Virtual Experiences
The following immersive virtual experiences conceived, designed, and built by Vernelle A. A. Noel, bring together artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), architecture, digital heritage, art, and culture. Machine learning is used as a creative partner in design in Carnival. The dancing sculptures have been generated using StyleGAN, a Style-based generator that creates new design possibilities based on image data. The work explores three questions:
1. How might we use AI and machine learning to generate and circulate Black cultural heritage and value?
2. How might we showcase our history, creativity, and innovations with artificial intelligence?
3. How might we introduce new generations to the history and culture of the Trinidad Carnival through artificial intelligence?
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Virtual Gallery Exhibit
In this gallery exhibit, machine learning is used as a creative partner to design dancing sculptures in the Trinidad Carnival. All designs have been generated using StyleGAN. Listen to the audio on Carnival, and examine the artwork and moving paintings. Share photos of your experiences!
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Virtual J’ouvert
In this virtual J’ouvert experience, you are surrounded by AI-generated (StyleGAN) representations of Blue-Devils, Jabmolassies, and Jab Jabs! Examine the artwork and moving paintings. Listen to the audio about J’ouvert, and watch the films. Take photos/ screenshots of the moving paintings, your experience, and share!
Virtual Mas’
Let’s play mas! Explore four sites playing different videos and music of the carnival experience. Listen to the audio introduction on mas, and enjoy the music! Take pics/ screenshots of your experience and share!
Social Space
Meet your friends and new people in this social space. Chat with each other about the exhibits, carnival, AI, design, and more. This space also contains dancing sculptures and moving paintings. Enjoy the music, artwork, and conversations. Take photos/ screenshots and share!
Library/ Learning
This evolving and growing library contains resources and scholarship related to AI, the Trinidad Carnival, design computation, technology, society, and more.