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Sierra Klassen-Johnson is one of the participat-

ing artists whose work exempliﬁes this exploration.

AI Tool: Chat GPT & Midjourney

ARTIST STATEMENT

Nature and spirituality deeply inﬂuence my cre-

ations. I strive to incorporate natural elements into

my designs, such as the exposed mountain rock wall

in my mountaintop house design. I aim to invite sun-

light, moonlight, plants, and organic textures into my

spaces, fostering a sense of harmony and positiv-

ity. My goal is to create upliing environments that

inspire a deeper connection with the natural world.

From a young age, I was drawn to art and

design. My early projects included craing card-

board and wooden houses for animals and fairies

in my garden, a playful start to what would become a

passion for architectural design. During high school,

I pursued art and draing classes, which deepened

my interest and skills in architecture and increased

my desire to turn this passion into a career.

Social media oen serves as a creative spark,

providing a platform to explore new ideas, but much

of my work also stems from personal moments and

connections. Sharing my creations with others

This special issue of Future Earth Journal:

Explorations in Art and Generative AI showcases

the work of visual art students from the Fall 2024

Selected Topics visual art course Explorations in Art

and AI. Each featured artist engaged with genera-

tive artiﬁcial intelligence (Gen AI) to create original

artworks that respond to and reﬂect on current

conversations in art and technology. Through their

unique practices, these students explored Gen AI as

a tool, a collaborator, and/or a conceptual inﬂuence.

The artworks featured here—and in the exhibi-

tion held at the TRU Art Gallery from March 17–29,

2025—highlight the cultural, ethical, environmental,

and creative dimensions of using Gen AI in artistic

production.

UNTITLED

Sierra Klassen-Johnson

Architectural and Engineering Technology Program, 2025

Figure 1. Still from "Untitled" [video 2024] by Sierra Klas-

sen-Johnson

brings me great joy, and as an architectural designer,

I’m driven to create spaces where people can live

happily and comfortably. I am particularly inspired by

resilient and sustainable architecture, recognizing

the vital role we play in caring for our environment.

My creative process starts with rough sketches,

exploring layouts and exterior designs through mul-

tiple iterations. Using digital platforms like Revit or

AutoCAD, I transform 2D sketches into detailed 3D

models. Rendering tools like Enscape or Twinmotion

then bring my designs to life with materials, furni-

ture, and landscapes. By showcasing features like

natural materials, strategically placed windows for

passive solar heating, and shaded outdoor spaces,

this design embodies the principles of sustainabil-

ity. I aim to inspire viewers to see how architectural

design can harmonize with the environment,

promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle without sac-

riﬁcing comfort or beauty.

Figure 2. Midjourney generations in response to prompt

(right) which was generated by Chat GPT in response to

artist’s own description of a house

Figure 3. Midjourney prompt from artist.

Process

Sierra used CHAT GPT to determine a loca-

tion and style for a house, then used MidJourney to

generate images of homes based on that descrip-

tion. Taking inspiration from the Midjourney images

(but not reproducing them exactly), she produced

a model of the home using Revitand rendered

that design in Enscape to showcase it as a video

(Revitand Enscape are not AI platforms).

The main challenge of this project was deﬁning

exactly what I wanted to create. Through researching

the works of architects such as Bjarke Ingels, Liam

Young, and Zaha Hadid who share a commitment

to making the world a beer place I was inspired

to design a home that embraces organic, naturally

ﬂowing shapes. My goal was to create a space that

not only reﬂects the beauty of the natural world but

also encourages the occupants to adopt more eco-

friendly lifestyles. By integrating sustainable design

strategies into this project, I hope to contribute

to the evolution of architecture, promoting a style

that harmonizes with the environment. Through

this approach, I dream to inspire future generations

of architects and homeowners to think creatively

and responsibly about how we design and live in

our built spaces.

To see the full video, please scan the QR code.

Figure 4. "Untitled" [video installation exhibit, 2024] by Sierra Klassen-Johnson. (Image credit: Twyla Exner)

"Untitled" [video installation exhibit, 2024] by Sierra Klassen-Johnson. (Image credit: Twyla Exner)