"Abstract Reality Study" - intricately weaves particle simulations to choreograph movements, echoing the dance of both the microscopic realm and the vast expanse of the cosmos. Embracing the essence of technology and emotional expression, it melds technology and art to evoke profound contemplation on the interconnectedness of all scales of existence. A fusion of "technology" and "expressionism," this burgeoning artistic movement harnesses digital tools to manifest emotive experiences. Rooted in the exploration of the intersection between the technological and the aesthetic.

The images for the virtual tour of Wing Lok Street were captured using an iPhone and processed through Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) technology. This advanced technique allows users to navigate and explore the environment from multiple angles, providing a photorealistic and immersive experience. The use of iPhone-captured images highlights the accessibility of the technology, while NeRF processing ensures a high level of detail and dynamic interaction with the street’s rich historical and architectural elements.

This piece draws inspiration from ancient totems and the enduring mystery of human identity, reshaping these classical symbols into a digital dialogue between past and present. The final execution brings together real-time facial data and Stream Diffusion, creating sculptural forms that echo ancestral figures, evoking a sense of timelessness. Elements such as fragmented textures, fluid motion, and layered abstractions combine to form living sculptures, reminiscent of totemic idols. These shapes are both familiar and otherworldly, embodying the shifting nature of memory, tradition, and human expression.

Software support: Mediapipe with SD model training, using Touchdesigner with the mediapipe tools plugin from Torin Blankensmith and Dom Scott.