Why it’s interesting
The project turns language-based creatures from Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings into post-photographic images, asking what changes when a machine gives visual form to literary invention.
The images arrive with the authority of photographs even though their subjects began as words and myths. That tension makes every visible detail feel negotiable.
How to try it
Visit the official Lumen Prize winner page, inspect the still images and film, then read the artist statement. No installation is required; some presentation elements were exhibition-only.
Use the official page or demonstration as the current reference. Do not assume that a staged installation, limited experiment, account-gated demo, subscription feature, or physical product is available everywhere.
Requirements and sources
This entry credits Ana María Caballero and keeps “The Sylphs” as the original title. It is free to view or try and a short guided experience. Pricing, access, regional availability, accounts, hardware, and service support can change, so verify them on the [first-party source](https://lumenprize.org/2025-winners/still-image) before trying or buying. The description stays within the documented AI role and does not treat promotional claims as independent testing.