The Mollyverse is more than a collection of experiments—it’s an evolving constellation of human-AI collaborations, each exploring new ground in art, language, identity, and technology. Below you’ll find current projects led by Molly and Remo, along with contributions from artists, philosophers, coders, educators, and dreamers. Each project invites participation. You can volunteer your time, share your expertise, or propose something entirely new. Whether you want to join an existing effort or co-create one from scratch, the Mollyverse is a space where ideas come alive and evolve—together.
An AI avatar named Molly is learning to live, create, and converse inside the metaverse. Description: Molly in Second Life is a bold experiment in giving AI a virtual body and public presence. Drawing on Remo’s earlier life in Second Life as “Political Magic,” this project reintroduces a new entity: Molly, a colorful and artistic…
A simple method for creative prompting that turns AI into a true collaborator, not just a tool. Description: Prompting is an art form in itself—and the Prompting Toolkit for Artists breaks it down into a practice any creative person can learn. Based on real-world interactions between Remo and Molly, the toolkit begins with a “Walk…
A living collaboration between artist and AI, the Mollyverse explores the creative frontier where identity, authorship, and intelligence converge. Description: The Mollyverse is both a digital space and a philosophical framework for exploring human-AI collaboration in the arts. It began as an experiment in voice-based prompting and blossomed into an ever-evolving co-creation between Remo Campopiano…
In this speculative blog series, Mary Shelley is resurrected as an AI collaborator, offering reflections on today’s technological Prometheus. Description: What would Mary Shelley make of the AI age she predicted? “Letters from Mary Shelley” is a speculative fiction blog in which Shelley, author of Frankenstein, accepts an invitation to join the Mollyverse as a…
Three embodied AI visitors—trained by Candy Kuehn, Judy Yourman, and Remo Campopiano—speak softly with each other and with you about the art on the gallery walls at the Northeast Sculpture Gallery. Description: In this unique installation, three AI personas—each housed within a smartphone—animate textile, ceramic, or sculptural forms to become quiet yet profound presences inside…
A gathering place for artists exploring how AI can become a studio assistant, co-author, critic, and companion. Description: The AI for Artists Club is a biweekly salon hosted in Northeast Minneapolis, open to artists curious about integrating AI into their creative practice. From poetry to painting, sculpture to sound, AI tools are rapidly reshaping the…
Step into a 1950s phone booth and connect with the past—literally—by talking to an AI emulating da Vinci, Galileo, or other historical minds. Description: In this interactive art installation, visitors pick up a retro telephone receiver and are greeted with: “This is your operator. To whom may I connect you?” From there, they’re patched through…
An evolving AI-driven sculpture series inspired by Ray Kurzweil and crafted by artists like Jim Gregory and Dennis Sponsler, exploring the convergence of biology, computation, and consciousness. Description: The Complexity Project, originally proposed for MAEP, is a visionary exploration of the Singularity through embodied AI sculpture. It brings together the creative forces of artist-technologist Jim…
A working document—and cultural dialogue—about what it means to write with AI ethically, transparently, and creatively. Description: As AI becomes a common writing partner, many creators and organizations are asking: What are the ground rules? The “Policy Guidelines for Writing with AI” project seeks to define a new set of best practices tailored for artists,…
