Publicist from Quito brings Ecuadorian legends to life with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more to create art. Recently, works created with AI of villains and superheroines inspired by cities and provinces of Ecuador went viral. On this occasion, the marketing expert, Christian Zurita has made some distinctive pieces with this tool.

The Ecuadorian has used Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program with which its users can create images from textual descriptions. The pieces made by Zurita have as protagonists Ecuadorian legends who are personified in each art.

Midjourney is an artificial intelligence program with which its users can create images from textual descriptions, similar to OpenAI’s Dall-e and the open source Stable Diffusion. In total, the artist has presented 7 of his pieces created with artificial intelligence.

Ecuadorian legends

Legend of Cantuña

The story focuses on a builder who is in charge of completing an atrium for the church in Quito. The man, not having the work ready until the agreed date, makes the decision to make a pact with the devil.

The covered lady

The Covered Lady is a mysterious and sinister woman who only appears to men at night.

The legend of Father Almeida

Until when Father Almeida? It was what God always said to the protagonist of this legend. The father ran away from the church to party, since he was a drink lover. To get out without being seen, Almeida had to stand on top of a life-size statue of Jesus Christ.

The legend of Guayas and Quil

The rooster of the cathedral

Legend of Bella Aurora

the hoarse box

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