There is growing concern about what generative artificial intelligence means for the future. It is faster and cheaper than hiring a human, but what is lost?
The Dala horse, a Swedish symbol symbol of tradition and craftsmanship from 18th-century Mora and Dalarna, becomes a counterpoint.
By letting AI interpret its form, we can discuss our relationship with technology, knowledge and production.
An original Dala horse, made in wood and bought many years ago, is scanned with photogrammetry to capture the shape.
The 3D-model is then interpreted by ChatGPT/DALL·E, and we’re given an image described as:
“The shape attempts to mimic a traditional Dala horse with stylized, simple details.“
The image is then interpreted by another AI to get a 3D-model.
To be useable, both of the meshes have to be remade in Blender.
Finalized model in Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced in different parts and connected with dovetails.
Made in a PLA filament with 40% wood, playing with our expectations by mimicking the qualities of wood.
The parts allow the user to continue the generation.
