Sofia Crespo's Structures of Being: A Fusion of Art, AI, and Gaudí's Legacy at Casa Batlló

Artist Sofia Crespo is set to project her latest work, Structures of Being, onto the facade of Barcelona's Casa Batlló during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event on January 27-28. This projection mapping project explores the intersection of biological themes and artificial intelligence, transforming the iconic Gaudí building into a digital canvas.

Crespo follows Refik Anadol, the artist who mapped Casa Batlló in 2022 and 2023. Structures of Being offers a contemplative exploration of biodiversity, showcasing the evolution of organic life through the lens of AI. The projection mapping spectacle will occur from 9 pm to 10:30 pm on both nights and will be live-streamed on the Casa Batlló website.

Sofia Crespo will present a keynote speech on February 1 at 1:15 pm on the ISE Show Floor Stage in Hall 4, delving into the creative, technological, and production methodologies behind the Casa Batlló projection. ISE attendees can also view Crespo's digital art on the ISE Creative Cube, a 6m by 2m LED four-screen monolith powered by Lang.

Mike Blackman, ISE's managing director, conveyed his excitement about the collaboration. Crespo discussed the challenge of conveying Gaudí’s inspirations on a facade that is rich in personality and intricate details, merging the cultural legacy of Barcelona with a contemporary creator's vision, showcasing AV technology in all its beauty through digital artworks.

Later in the week, Casa Batlló will unveil Sofia Crespo’s Structures of Being – an AI-powered audiovisual show that transforms the UNESCO World Heritage Site's façades. As the second artist to reimagine this architectural masterpiece, Crespo's work promises to be a contemplative journey through Gaudí's inspirations, materials, symbology, and spiritual dimension.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Jonathan Gasca in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5.