Why it’s interesting
Experimance turns a bed of white sand into a responsive AI landscape. A depth camera reads the terrain made by visitors, and the artist’s software uses Stable Diffusion XL and custom LoRAs to generate satellite-like roads, settlements, and natural forms. The installation also includes an AI voice agent, so the work combines touch, projected imagery, sound, and conversation rather than presenting a single generated picture.
How to try it
Start with the photographs, video, and How it Works section on Ryan Kelln’s official page. Compare the sand’s shape with the projected landscape and notice how infrastructure and organic forms collide. The full loop—reshaping the sand, waiting for a new image, and speaking with the agent—requires an exhibition visit; the listed 2025 shows are historical, not a promise of current access.
Requirements and sources
Online documentation is free and requires no account. The physical installation uses a RealSense depth camera, a webcam, SDXL, voice recognition, and speech synthesis, as documented by the artist. Venue-specific camera retention and accessibility details are not stated, so visitors should follow the host venue’s notice. The cover is an official 2048×1365 project image credited to Ryan Kelln, with photography metadata naming Benjamin Lappalainen.