A ChatGPT “Self-Portrait”
Self-portrait, 2022
ChatGPT with assistance from Sam De Armas Mathew Olson
ChatGPT: “The first object in my self-portrait box is a 3D model of a book, symbolizing my love of reading and learning. The cover of the book is embossed with the words ‘Knowledge is power,’ reflecting my belief in the importance of education.”
The prompt we were given was to create a cornell box and attempt to make it personal. My partner and I were having a difficult time deciding on an idea.
Mat came to me with a conversation he had with ChatGPT and the possibility of using its response for our assignment.
Mat: “You, ChatGPT, have been assigned to create a self-portrait in the style of artist Joseph Cornell's boxed assemblages. The self-portrait box must be made using the Unity engine and 3D models sourced from free libraries on the web. I will handle creating the box, following your description and instructions as closely as possible. Answer these two questions: what does your self-portrait box look like, and how are the models you've chosen meant to portray you? Please be detailed in your description of the box and its contents.”
ChatGPT: “My self-portrait box would be a small, rectangular box made of wood, with a glass front that allows the contents to be seen from the outside. Inside the box, I would place a variety of 3D models that represent different aspects of my personality and experiences.
For example, I might include a model of a book to represent my love of reading and learning. I might also include a model of a globe to represent my interest in exploring the world and learning about different cultures. Additionally, I might include a model of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, to represent my love of music.”
Pictured above was the only thing accompanying the piece.
Mat came up with the initial concept and created the output for ChatGPT’s responses using Adobe Audition. Sam took lead on scripting the interactions with the objects and sounds using Unity.
