AI Storytelling
AI Storytelling pairs the ancient art of storytelling with handmade art-making to preserve cultural memory and bring communities together. Inspired by participants' lived experiences, the program uses AI to generate visual references of memories for paintings and stories, building skills in art, technology, and storytelling while creating artifacts for future generations.
(L) An AI-generated image based on a participant's memory. (M) The handmade painting of the memory.
(R) The participant shares her story at a live storytelling event.
(R) The participant shares her story at a live storytelling event.
“When I draw, I feel relaxed and I forget all the bad things I have in my life.” - Bonnie (Particpant)
“I feel like I come back to when I was younger and I say, ‘Well, this is the way that I can help my mother.” - Ana (Particpant)
“I feel like I come back to when I was younger and I say, ‘Well, this is the way that I can help my mother.” - Ana (Particpant)
Since 2023, dozens of participants across diverse communities have created handmade artworks and recorded oral histories, in English and Spanish, online and in person.
(L) An AI-generated image based on a participant's memory. (M) The participant painting his memory
(R) The participant's artwork of moving to the United States as his family says goodbye.
(R) The participant's artwork of moving to the United States as his family says goodbye.
Participants share their artwork and stories through exhibitions, live storytelling events, and oral history recordings.
(L) A group of artists, storytellers, and their friends join an AI Storytelling event. (R) Participants in front of their artworks.
Participant Artwork
AI Storytelling preserves knowledge while connecting communities and distant relations, as participants' artwork and oral histories' recorded knowledge can be shared with friends, family members, and future generations.