About Calypso

A groundbreaking AI art gallery presented by the Royal College Artificial Intelligence Club

Project Introduction

Calypso is a groundbreaking AI art gallery presented by the Royal College Artificial Intelligence Club (RCAIC), envisioned as a bold step into the evolving intersection of technology and creativity. Designed to explore the expressive potential of artificial intelligence, the project transforms AI enthusiasts into digital artists—capable of generating visuals that are both computationally precise and emotionally resonant.

At its core, Calypso is an artistic experiment: a curated collection of AI-generated artworks that reinterpret human creativity through the lens of code. These visuals, shaped by algorithms trained on centuries of artistic styles, colour theories, and cultural themes, offer a striking fusion of familiarity and futurism. They challenge the viewer to rethink authorship, originality, and the emotional capacities of AI.

More than just a gallery, Calypso is a statement—a reflection of RCAIC's commitment to innovation, experimentation, and interdisciplinary learning. It brings together students with passions in AI, design, philosophy, and visual arts, offering them a platform to collaborate and create. The result is not only a showcase of AI capabilities but also a celebration of curiosity and the power of collective imagination.

The name Calypso, drawn from Greek mythology, symbolizes mystery, beauty, and creative allure. In the same spirit, this gallery invites its audience into a digital space where human limits do not confine art, and where the future of art is being quietly, beautifully rewritten.

About Royal College AI Club

Club Motto

"Exploring AI, Expanding Possibilities"

Vision

The vision of the Royal College Artificial Intelligence Club is to foster a community where individuals explore, innovate, and ethically advance the field of artificial intelligence for the betterment of society.

Mission

To provide accessible educational resources, hands-on projects, and collaborative opportunities that empower members to learn about, experiment with, and contribute to the development of artificial intelligence.

The Royal College AI Club was founded in 2025 with the goal of nurturing interest and innovation in Artificial Intelligence among students of Royal College. As a newly established club, it aims to provide a platform for exploring the diverse field of AI, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.

Although still in its early stages, the club is dedicated to inspiring creativity and collaboration, with plans to expand its activities and impact in the near future.

Project Objectives

The main objective of this project is to explore and showcase the creative potential of artificial intelligence through a curated AI-generated art gallery, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and artistic innovation among students.

  • Promote lifelong learning and skill development
  • Design and develop a user-friendly website to host and display AI-generated art created by Royal College students
  • Collect, organize, and curate student-submitted AI artworks with proper attribution and descriptions
  • Implement responsive design principles to ensure a seamless viewing experience across devices
  • Highlight the creative process behind each artwork, including model types used, and inspirations
  • Foster collaboration among students in digital art, UI/UX design, and content creation
  • Create an interactive and engaging user interface that encourages exploration and appreciation of AI-generated art
  • Establish a scalable platform architecture that can support future exhibitions, student projects, and digital art showcases

Key Features

  • Student-Generated Artworks: All artworks are created by Royal College students using external AI tools
  • Moderated Submissions: Each submission is reviewed and approved by a moderator before being published
  • Detailed Displays: Includes prompt used to generate the artwork, AI model utilized, and preview of the final image
  • Voting System: Viewers can vote for their favorite pieces
  • Recognition: The artwork with the most votes will be awarded during Royal College's AI Day
  • Educational Value: Promotes skills in prompt writing, AI tool usage, digital art curation, and responsible content sharing
  • Living Archive: The website continuously evolves with new student contributions, serving as a permanent gallery and resource

Project Committee

Shasvinth Srikanth

Project Chairman

Sailesh Rengaraj

Project Secretary

Committee Members

Naveed Azmi

Kajanthan Janumenon

Sanindu Lakshan

Resandu Marasinghe

Nadula Nisith

Chamithu Vithanage

Nesanda Gamage

Agsharan Kathirkamaruban

Thavindu Perera