Raspberry and Roasted Eggplant Hummus Platter

Vibrant and textured, this raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus platter is framed by the warm curves of pita and fresh vegetables. With the soft glow of candlelight and delicate shadows, this image captures the essence of rustic elegance in every bite. It’s one of the many exciting creative explorations we've been undertaking in our AI food arts activities since last year.
Vibrant and textured, this raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus platter is framed by the warm curves of pita and fresh vegetables. With the soft glow of candlelight and delicate shadows, this image captures the essence of rustic elegance in every bite. It’s one of the many exciting creative explorations we've been undertaking in our AI food arts activities since last year.

Every week, our AI Food Art Friday series delves into the world of AI food art, where digital photography, food styling, and artificial intelligence intersect to produce stunning, high-resolution images of gourmet dishes.

This week’s challenge invites artists to create an AI-generated image of a raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus platter, beautifully styled with grilled pita and fresh vegetables. The focus is on crafting a visually striking image using the following prompt:

Swirling layers of raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus meet the rich warmth of grilled pita, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Subtle lighting casts shadows, enhancing the texture and inviting you to dive in. A touch of flickering candlelight sets the perfect ambiance for a cozy, gourmet spread. These details are all part of the fun aspects of our AI food arts activities, which we’ve been exploring since last year.
Swirling layers of raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus meet the rich warmth of grilled pita, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Subtle lighting casts shadows, enhancing the texture and inviting you to dive in. A touch of flickering candlelight sets the perfect ambiance for a cozy, gourmet spread. These details are all part of the fun aspects of our AI food arts activities, which we’ve been exploring since last year.

Prompts You Can Try:

“An edge-on, almost profile shot of the platter, where the raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus is swirled in a shallow dip, with pita arranged around it and vegetables positioned along the edge of the board. Captured at f/2.2 aperture, the focus is on the texture of the hummus and the edges of the pita, while the background dissolves into a beautiful soft bokeh. The subtle directional lighting from the right highlights the curves of the hummus and the warm colors of the platter, with a candle softly flickering in the background, adding a touch of warmth to the scene.”

“An edge-on, almost profile shot of the platter, where the raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus is swirled in a shallow dip, with pita arranged around it and vegetables positioned along the edge of the board. Captured at f/2.2 aperture, the focus is on the texture of the hummus and the edges of the pita, while the background dissolves into a beautiful soft bokeh. The subtle directional lighting from the right highlights the curves of the hummus and the warm colors of the platter, with a candle softly flickering in the background, adding a touch of warmth to the scene.”

From an edge-on perspective, the creamy, raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus swirls elegantly on the platter, surrounded by crisp pita and fresh vegetables. Soft lighting and a gentle bokeh background add depth and warmth, making this dish a visual delight as much as a culinary one.
From an edge-on perspective, the creamy, raspberry-infused roasted eggplant hummus swirls elegantly on the platter, surrounded by crisp pita and fresh vegetables. Soft lighting and a gentle bokeh background add depth and warmth, making this dish a visual delight as much as a culinary one.

This challenge pushes artists to explore the subtleties of food photography—from lighting techniques and compositionto textural details that create an immersive, high-end dining experience. Experiment with depth of field, bokeh effects, and color contrasts to craft a visually compelling image that celebrates the richness of the dish.

We encourage artists to explore the potential of AI-generated food art to enhance their skills in digital media and food styling, blending creativity with the latest AI tools for a truly innovative experience.

About our Winter 2025 Arts program

As part of our Food Art Fridays series, this challenge is not just about creating stunning food imagery—it’s about exploring the broader landscape of digital literacy, media arts and how generative AI tools are shaping the future of creativity. Engaging with AI to craft these images, artists develop a deeper understanding of AI-assisted design, digital media, and visual storytelling. This exploration fosters critical skills in creative problem-solving, prompt crafting, and mastering new technology, empowering artists to push the boundaries of their craft while enhancing their digital fluency. Through this process, we’re not only creating art but also learning to navigate the evolving intersection of technology and creativity. Our 2025 Winter and Fall program activities are supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and the Manitoba Arts Council.

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in journalism, public affairs, participatory media arts, and community engagement within the arts, government, research and non-profit sectors. His expertise includes strategic communications, arts project management, and community engagement. He is a founding member of Art Borups Corners and its Winnipeg-based Arts Incubator program (2019-2025) and the Arviat Film Society (2010-2021). His projects have been funded by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.