Prompt-to-Image Art Series

Project Overview

For the AI + Utopia art exhibition in Toronto, I created a digital art collection that explores the intersection of hyperrealism, synthetic textures, and imagined futures. Using prompt to image tools, I aimed to blur the line between organic forms and surreal materials transforming fruit into fuzzy, plush, tactile artifacts from a future world.

My goal was to explore how AI tools could be pushed beyond typical hyperreal or sterile imagery by focusing instead on emotional tactility, inviting viewers to feel a future through texture.

Theme: Utopianism Through Texture

Unlike conventional utopian visuals that rely on futuristic tech and neon glow, I challenged myself to bring forward an earthier, gentler utopia, where texture plays a central role in communicating comfort, surrealism, and wonder. Think: wool, fur, linen, velvet embedded into speculative landscapes and scenes.

Prompting with Intention

Before generating visuals, I developed a prompt strategy to align my concept with visual output. My goal was to achieve:

• Tactile illusions (faux fur, velvet, fuzz)

• Soft utopian lighting (pink hues, ambient glow)

• Minimalist backdrops

• Balanced compositions with chromatic harmony

Sample Prompt Elements:

• “hyperreal still life of synthetic fruit”

• “pears and kiwis covered in faux fur”

• “soft ambient lighting, studio backdrop, utopian setting”

• “macro photography, pastel tones, surreal realism”

Final Visual Outcomes

Velvet Orchard

A dreamlike composition with softly lit fruit nestled on a fur-like surface. Pears, peaches, and kiwis are reimagined with gentle bristles and ambient reflections.

Midjourney