The Feast
Days 4,5 | OVERLOAD
We explored the idea of future food, considering the types of nourishment that will remain available to humans. This exploration inspired us to envision the potential forms of nutrition we may adopt in the near future.
Taking into account environmental exploitation and agricultural challenges, we provided the AI with relevant nutrition and sustainability articles. We aimed to predict which raw materials will be viable for human consumption in the next 100-500 years.
Using the insights gathered, we tasked the AI with generating recipes and serving ideas that balance nutritional content with visual appeal.
During the "training" process, the AI was presented with three guiding questions:
1. What components will comprise our future diet in terms of nutrition?
2. Which recipes can be created from the listed components?
3. How should this food be presented (plated)?
*All work components (except the clay tools) were generated by AI - content, sound, and images.
Installation
In the center of the space, a clay table featured six sets of dinnerware crafted from raw clay. Each set comprised a large plate, glass, bowl, and vase.
An image of the dishes was statically projected onto each plate, accompanied by a barcode affixed to it. Visitors were encouraged to scan each barcode using a nearby scanner positioned next to the table.
Upon scanning the barcode, the AI's voice resonated throughout the space, narrating the dish's ingredient list, preparation method, and serving style.
Simultaneously, the images on all the dishes transformed. Each dish consisted of multiple images depicting various stages of preparation, akin to a stop-motion "video" unfolding directly on the plate, allowing viewers to observe the dish being created step by step.