[ISEA2024] Paper: Tuğrul Şalci — Stable Diffusion Denoising Path Orientation: Implementing L-System in Generative AI Model

Abstract

Keywords:
L-system algorithm, Stable Diffusion, Denoising Path Orientation, Cybernetic Flora, Michel Serres, Parasite concept, Evolutionary processes

This paper invests the integration of the L-system algorithm with Stable Diffusion, a method called ‘Denoising Path Orientation,’ to create complex, lifelike structures in digital art, named Cybernetic Flora. Influenced by Michel Serres’ theoretical lens, this paper analyzes the complexities of noise, disruption, and transformation in the generative phases of digital art. Utilizing Serres’ concept of the parasite, the study interprets the denoising phase as a transformative disruption, crucial in system development. The L-system, originally a tool for simulating biological structures, iteratively gener-ates intricate patterns. When fused with Stable Diffusion’s de-noising capabilities, these patterns undergo refinement, resembling natural evolutionary processes. This fusion not only improves the visual quality but extends interdisciplinary applications, particularly in AI convolution processes. This paper demonstrates how disruptions or ‘parasitic’ elements in the creative process can lead to richer, more complex artistic expressions, challenging conventional notions of order and disruption in digital art creation.

  • Tuğrul Şalci’s innovative work explores the intricate relationship between noise, symbiotic relations, and system development, contributing new insights into generative art creation. Tuğrul’s artistic repertoire includes generative AI applications and audio-reactive performances, demonstrating a blend of technical skill and creative vision. He is also actively involved in the live coding scene, coordinating Algorave events in Istanbul; showcasing generative performances in cultural institutions & local scene. Tuğrul Şalcı is currently a Teaching Assistant at Özyeğin University and holder of a Master’s degree in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design from Sabanci University, where he specialized in Generative Art and Media Theory. https://tugrulsalci.me