Idea
As part of the module [link to portfolio], I studied various methods for recreating cities in video games. Based on this research, I decided to create a tapestry adaptation.
The tapestry concept is to illustrate how real urban imagery is reinterpreted in video games. Central to the composition is the Statue of Happiness from GTA IV, a parody of the Statue of Liberty. Hovering above it is a lamppost from The Sims—a symbol of the artificiality of game worlds. In the background is the legendary Springfield from The Simpsons, featuring a recognizable Hollywood-style sign.All elements are united in a monochrome composition, reflecting the core idea of the explainer: while video game cities can be realistic, fictional, or even absurd, they must remain convincing.The tapestry format is 204 × 146
Tapestries are typically associated with something «old-fashioned» and «Soviet.» I thought it would be interesting to create an example of such a tapestry that could fit into a modern interior (so I decided to create it entirely using universal black and white shades) and serve as a timely element of pop culture.
Tapestry Search
Initially, I asked the neural network to suggest a tapestry example suitable for an explainer to help determine the style and composition.
Initial tapestry concept
The preliminary version was a simple collage, which was later refined into a complete, harmonious canvas.
Intermediate Collage Option
To avoid overloading the composition, I decided to use only three recognizable, referential images. If producing an entire series of tapestries, the same logic could be followed: 1 panel = 3 references.
Visualizations
Use of Neural Networks
ChatGPT-6Prompts:• «Design a tapestry based on the video theme—it should look contemporary enough to fit into a modern interior. Use black and white tones and include no text. The image should be horizontal.»• «Place this tapestry onto a mockup of a modern, Art Nouveau-style apartment.»• «Make the apartment more ‘brutalist’ in style—use concrete and dark gray/black tones, but ensure it doesn’t lose its coziness. Account for the tapestry size: 204 × 146.»• «A different angle, featuring more strict and square shapes, set outdoors during the daytime.»
