„The Ghosts in the Divaca Cave – Resonance Revealed“ is an artistic project by Alexandra Kraler and Nadja Reifer of interspecies encounters realized as part of the Design+Science Summer School in Ljubljana. It combines imaginative and audio manifestations with Biodata-Sonification and feministic approaches to delve into the mystical realm of Divaca Cave, using rocks carefully collected from its ancient depths as a source of inspiration.

 

The primary goal of the project is to explore the contrasting perceptions of AI and humans. It aims to examine how these two entities perceive, specifically focusing on the mystical creatures that can be imagined within the natural formations of the cave.

 

The project utilizes Biodata-Sonification – a technique that converts biological data into sound – to create an audio representation of the imagined creatures. By employing this method, we aim to establish an interspecies collaboration between humans and AI, allowing for another artistic approach to imaginative and narrative processes.

 

In addition to exploring the imaginative aspects, the project also addresses critical aspects of AI. It aims to investigate the transparency of the source of power behind AI systems and raises questions about the carbon footprint associated with the learning process of these systems. By highlighting these issues, the project invites viewers to reflect on the ethical and environmental implications of AI technology.

 

Overall, the project seeks to merge artistic expression, interspecies co-creation, and environmental consciousness. It encourages viewers to contemplate the relationships between humans, AI, nature, and the potential for collaborative creation.

 

credits: @krmllhmbg, @thejourneytoslimyincubation