Little Martians (2024) is an experiment on interactive generative storytelling based on real ceramic pieces.
This expansive universe imagines a future where ‘Little Martians,’ each unique in abilities and interests, are the seeds of Earth’s life across the cosmos. These beings adapt to diverse environments, nurturing local ecosystems or creating new forms of life. But they also ensure that our planet’s legacy thrives in new worlds. They are stewards of the ‘Imaginarium’, a vast and intricate network preserving Earth’s collective memory and imagination.
This project blends artistic craftsmanship and cutting edge AI techniques. At its core are six distinct Little Martian characters, each originating from a ceramic sculpture created by Vanessa Rosa. These sculptures were photographed and transformed into AI characters through eden.art LORA models. Large Language Models bots were prompted to work as individual personality rich characters. The resulting digital entities are rooted in research, drawing from scientific possibilities of extraterrestrial life and rich art historical contexts that inform the Imaginarium’s simulation. This project was designed to be interactive through Eden.art interface, where users can select the character (Verdelis, Kalama, Kweku, Mycos, Ada, Shuijing), the context (Physical Reality x Imaginarium), story genre (comedy, action, horror, mystery, drama), and a custom prompt to the question: “What is happening to the Little Martian?”. The interactivity is a work in progress and should be available to the general public before the end of 2024.
The ‘Little Martians’ project is an invitation to journey through a living, evolving narrative. Learn more on littlemartians.world
