Flōrens
Flōrens, an augmented reality experience, transforms our perception of gardens by leading users into an alternate realm. In this digital landscape, concealed plants and plant-like beings come to life through touch or discovering hidden symbols, challenging traditional notions of a garden. The project prompts participants to question preconceived ideas about gardens and redefines our understanding of nature and the emerging 'new unknown' by intertwining the virtual and the physical. Each touch or symbol identification becomes a key to unlocking a new aspect of this immersive experience, turning gardening into an interactive, multisensory journey. Users who navigate the augmented reality garden actively reshape their environment, becoming integral to the unfolding narrative
Year
2022
Category
AR Experience
Tools
Cinema 4D, 8th Wall
Selected and exhibited at the Currents New Media Festival 2024
Plant models
ExoFlorens is an extension of the Augmented Reality (AR) project Florens set in an other-worldly realm. While Florens existed in an augmented environment, ExoFlorens is AI-generated using StreamDiffusion-trained models and prompts through TouchDesigner. ExoFlorens uses a feedback loop within TouchDesigner. The first generated image is introduced into the network to create a loop. This allows TouchDesigner to generate the next frame/image using the previous image as a base template, resulting in seamless transitions when compiled. The current version of ExoFlorens uses two juxtaposed sequences, creating a glitch-like effect. The numbers on the screen are the coordinates of these uncontrolled distortions. Within TouchDesigner, blob-tracking recognizes and analyzes these distortions and generates a unique sequence that maintains the aesthetic of the original sequence while introducing new distortions.
