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A grid of AI generated images of scenes depicting Indigenous cultural life, including ceremonial gatherings, traditional feathered headdresses, communal activities, and large thatched structures. Some images show individuals wearing vibrant attire and working with baskets of red seeds or grains, while others feature groups in open landscapes with huts in the background. Some seem to be photographs, others are more painterly.
Top image: A historical coloured engraving depicting a communal scene of Indigenous people engaged in food preparation and social activities outdoors. Figures wear colourful feathered headdresses and patterned garments, while others are unclothed. Several individuals stir large pots over an open fire, while others kneel and mix ingredients in bowls. In the background, people stand holding gourds and musical instruments, suggesting a festive or ritual context. The setting appears grassy with a blue sky in the background. Bottom image: An AI-generated image of a stylised painting showing a group of Indigenous people gathered on green terrain near a body of water. Figures wear simple garments or loincloths and distinctive feathered headdresses. One figure is entirely naked although this and others evidence AI hallucinations in their configuration. The people are actively involved in communal tasks, including stirring large vessels, carrying bowls, and handling round objects resembling gourds or fruits. The style evidences smooth, muted tones and soft shading. The background features what appears to be calm blue water.
A sequence of three images demonstrating a way around image generation filters that can block the generation of images of Indigenous people because of the exposure of bare chests and other body parts. The top image shows the original photograph described in Fig 14.4, trimmed to only show head and shoulders. The middle AI-generated image shows images of an Indigenous man wearing vibrant and extravagant feather headdresses; two are head-and-shoulders only, but two (top-right and bottom-left) reveal a bare chest. The bottom AI-generated image shows full-body shots of groups of bare-chested Indigenous men dancing in vibrant pseudo-traditional attire, including large multicoloured feathered headdresses, lots of bead necklaces, woven belts, and skirts with colourful fringes.
Screenshot of a Discord chat showing an image-generation attempt. The top section displays a photograph of three bare-chested Indigenous men in traditional attire with feathered headdresses and grass skirts. Below, a Midjourney Bot message explains the request was cancelled due to image filters, citing community guidelines against uploading revealing or shirtless photos.
Three sets of four AI-generated images, many of a surreal nature. The top set of images shows illustrations of fantastical structures and hybrid creatures: a figure adorned with feathers and mechanical parts, a dreamlike forest with red mushroom-like forms and fish-like beings, and two chaotic architectural scenes merging animalistic shapes with stacked buildings, floating amid clouds. Style is reminiscent of Japanese manga and anime. The middle set of illustrations and paintings evokes Indigenous themes, with figures wearing elaborate feathered headdresses and ornate jewellery, set against dense forests or stylised landscapes with geometric motifs. Top-left and bottom-right images are reminiscent of colonial era paintings. The male figures in the top-left image are bare-chest apart from large necklaces. The style blends realism and fantasy; earthy greens, warm ochres, deep reds, and muted gold dominate the palette. The bottom set of illustrations presents imaginative portraits of a feminine-looking figure wearing an intricate headpiece made of leaves, mushrooms, fish, and architectural elements, blending organic and aquatic forms. Artistic styles range from surrealism to fantasy realism, with a palette of deep greens, fiery reds, muted golds, and shimmering blues.
Two grids of AI generated images. The top grid features portraits of a young girl, aged around nine, with braided hairstyles and traditional-style garments in shades of pink and red. Each square highlights intricate hair arrangements – single, double, and multiple braids – paired with decorative accessories and patterned textiles. The artistic style is semi-realistic with soft, painterly textures and delicate shading, evoking a handcrafted aesthetic. The second grid features photographs of cats dressed in elaborate, colourful garments inspired by traditional Japanese clothing, complete with parasol hats and ornamental details. The style blends realism with fantasy. Rich reds, blues, and gold dominate the palette.
A grid of AI-generated images, depicting diverse scenes of nature, community, and futuristic landscapes. The top rows feature lush greenery, forests, and gatherings of people in vibrant, idyllic settings. Middle rows show expansive cityscapes, rivers, and agricultural plains under glowing skies. Lower rows include imaginative architecture, desert-like environments, and vivid sunset scenes.

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Series of images generated with Midjourney v.5.2, September 2023, evidencing Kadu Tapuya's Indigenous Futurist style.
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