EDO BALL
Gen-AI Porcelain Sculpture, 2024
In the vanguard of AI-art fusion, the "Edo Ball" emerges as a breathtaking exploration into the synthesis of traditional Edo-era Japanese art and avant-garde technology. Crafted through the innovative application of 2D to 3D generative AI models, this porcelain sculpture intricately layers hundreds of renders to portray fictional scenes of Shogun warriors in an unprecedented format: playing basketball.
From a distance, the Edo Ball masquerades as an artifact from a bygone era, its porcelain sheen mirroring historical globes. Yet, upon closer inspection, the AI's imaginative imperfections unfold a narrative brimming with temporal dissonance and cultural amalgamation. This piece stands as a poignant testament to the ambiguities of time, art, and technology, inviting viewers to contemplate the blurred lines between utility and artistry, between the ancient and the ultramodern.
As part of Benjamin Benichou's ongoing endeavor, the Edo Ball underscores the transformative potential of generative AI, merging it seamlessly into the tangible world. It's not merely an object but a portal, challenging our perceptions and encouraging a dialogue between the worlds we inherit and the futures we construct. This sculpture is an evolving entity, continually enhanced by Benichou's pioneering spirit, bridging generative AI with classical aesthetics to reshape our cultural landscape.