Mutations Garden

The Garden seeks to understand mutations and the underlying systems within them, in order to further its understanding of the ways in which species can change. The Garden does not distinguish between harmful and beneficial mutations. Finally, The Garden hops to use this findings to develop new methods for improving the variability of the environment and ensuring a diverse future.

ა. Stage: Morphōsēs. The Garden Project’s initial samples of mutated species are obtained through AI prompt engineering with selected images, followed by resampling and selection of the most promising mutations.

ბ. Stage: Phainómenon. Using conventional 3D techniques and AI assisted transformations, the samples are enhanced to reveal their essential characteristics and properties. The resulting models are presented as a video sequence augmented with audio artifacts.

გ. Artifacts for audio layers are generated by mapping video to chromatic sound series using AI-assisted algorithms and traditional sound synthesis techniques.

Irina Zadorozhnaia/b>
Irina Zadorozhnaia is an artist and director of digital art simulations, the creation process of which unfolds through interactions with digital tools and AI agents. Her interest is focused on the emergence of new affects as a result of the interaction between the biological and the mathematical, as well as identifying connections between models that “describe our emotions” and innovations. By intensifying the mutual influence of the human and the inhuman through technology, Zadorozhnaia pushes the boundaries of control, overcoming a simple dichotomy. The space of uncertainties expands, creating conditions for resonance with forms of relationships that do not conform to the usual logic of efficiency and rationality. Zadorozhnaia has participated in a number of shows and festivals, including Restore:Digital Art (RU), Brighton DigitalFestival (UK), Lumen Prize (UK), Paris Photo–Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards (FR).