The project ARMENIA. SUR-BRUTALISM explores the intricate interplay between designer, generative artificial intelligence program and natural language processing tool in the issue of the nuances of architectural and landscape aesthetics in the former socialist bloc. With an innovative approach, this endeavor intertwines the essence of Armenian heritage with borrowed imagery from monumental and contemporary art forms.
Prompt engineer & graphic designer — Anna Timofeeva, Creative consultant — Dmitry Buenkov, Images: Generative artificial intelligence program — Midjourney, Text: Natural language processing tool — ChatGPT, Corrector — Anna Timofeeva. Typefaces: New Renck, Times.
The choice of vibrant orange fabric carries a multifaceted
symbolism that resonates deeply with the Armenian
context. This captivating hue not only references the distinctiveness of the tuft stone, a natural material widely used in Armenian architecture, but also pays homage to one of the colors found on the national flag.
As one strolls through the transformed cityscape, the atmosphere of desolation persists, but now tinged with a sense of nostalgic charm. The muted glow of streetlights casts a warm hue upon the orange fabric, illuminating the scene with a soft, inviting glow.
It is as if the city, frozen in time, has found solace in this fantastical union of harshness and tenderness.
