SIG website: www.daproject.org
The Data Art Project (DAP) explores the data embedded in spiritual and philosophical texts, treating them as carriers of knowledge and meaning. Using natural language processing, we trace hidden patterns, symbolism, and recurring language, and translate these findings into visual form. Through this process, we honour and preserve the intellectual and spiritual work of our ancestors, allowing their ideas to evolve through new interpretations.
This first DAP series focuses on three influential works: Conference of the Birds by Fariduddin Attar, The Interior Castle by Santa Teresa de Ávila, and the lectures on the Ten Oxherding Pictures in the version taught by Yumon Mamada.
I’m looking for visual artists who love to illustrate and/or paint hand-made work (no digital art, no AI art), digital humanists who enjoy working with Natural Language Processing, or anyone who does both. Participants receive a small honorarium for their participation and contribution to this project. If you’d like to join DAP, please reach out through www.daproject.org or email me at thedataartproject@gmail.com