Memory in Ruins
Memory in Ruins is an AI-generated speculative archive that functions as a visual journal, documenting an archaeological expedition through a civilization lost to ecological collapse. The project follows the bio-electrical logs of a future archaeologist, exploring how technology and humanity’s future are intertwined amidst the remnants of a former civilization. By blending real-world ecological data with algorithmic imagination, the work examines the formation of collective memory in an era where machines have become history’s primary storytellers.
The project utilizes AI "hallucinations"—typically seen as technical flaws—to blur the boundaries between verifiable historical records and speculative fiction. Through a multi-modal generative pipeline, the system produces a "visual journal" of industrial ruins and nature-technology intersections that challenge traditional narrative objectivity. This tension between aesthetic embellishment and historical truth prompts a deep philosophical inquiry: when history becomes manipulable by artificial systems, how do we preserve the authenticity of our collective past and the foundations of our civilization?
LangChain(Prompt Engineering), ComfyUI(Flux, IPAdapter), Future Archaeology, Ecological Speculation, Collective Memory