Posted on June 21st, 2023.

Art has always been a captivating expression of human creativity and emotion. It has the power to evoke deep emotions, spark imagination, and capture the essence of the human experience. For centuries, artists have honed their skills and poured their hearts into their creations, producing masterpieces that have stood the test of time. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the art world is on the brink of a revolution that will make human art even more valuable.

How May AI Make Human Art More Valuable?

Wth Technological Advancements

As technology continues to advance at an astonishing pace, it's only natural for the art world to explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of creativity. AI, with its ability to learn, analyse data, and mimic human thought processes, has emerged as a powerful tool that can enhance artistic expression. While Artists are creating and exploring what AI can achieve and help support their visions there is a large lobby who expect AI to take over and make Artists like myself redundant. I may not have been around when the first cameras were created but it feels like history repeating itself, artists were told that the photograph would make them redundant, yet the Portrait is still created every day by humans. Currently everyone can take photographs, we have cameras available on our phones so anyone can be a photographer. Ask yourself, how many print their photos and have a physical representation. How many engage and employ photographers to capture the occasion, the emotion that requires a human to be there and interpret the situation using their experience, their soul? AI doesn’t have a soul and can’t experience or read a situation where humans are involved, currently, at least that is my experience of AI. So, I feel we should embrace the new tool and explore what potential it opens to us.

Unleashing the Power of Collaboration

One of the remarkable aspects of AI is its capacity to collaborate with human artists. By combining the unique perspectives and talents of both humans and machines, we can unlock a whole new realm of creativity. Imagine a watercolour masterpiece where the delicate strokes of a human artist blend seamlessly with the precision and accuracy of AI-generated patterns. The result can be an awe-inspiring fusion of human emotion and technological brilliance.

Pushing Boundaries and Exploring New Mediums

AI opens a world of possibilities when it comes to exploring new artistic mediums. As an artist, I have always been captivated by the interplay of colours and textures, whether it's through sculpture, paint, graphite, or inks. With AI, we can go beyond traditional mediums and experiment with digital art, virtual reality, and augmented reality. These mediums provide endless opportunities for artists to engage with their audience in innovative and immersive ways.

Enhancing Creativity and Efficiency

Artists are often faced with the challenge of striking a balance between creativity and efficiency. With AI tools, we can streamline various aspects of the artistic process, allowing us to focus more on the creative aspect. For example, AI algorithms can analyse large datasets of artwork, learn from them, and generate suggestions or inspirations that can jumpstart the creative process. This frees up time and mental energy, empowering artists to delve deeper into their artistic vision and produce exceptional work.

Elevating the Value of Human Art

Contrary to popular belief, I think AI is not here to replace human artists. If you engage, it is a catalyst for elevating the value of human art. The collaboration between humans and machines brings forth a new level of depth, complexity, and innovation that would not be possible through either entity alone. AI-generated art can attract attention and spark curiosity, but it is the human touch, the imperfections, the human choices and experience that truly makes art resonate with the viewer. AI art is based on data sets, try asking it to capture human hands waving at a concert, at this time the images are unclear and 

In conclusion, the integration of AI into the world of art has the potential to revolutionize the industry, making human art even more valuable. By embracing technological advancements, collaborating with AI, exploring new mediums, and enhancing creativity and efficiency, artists can push the boundaries of their artistry and captivate audiences in unprecedented ways. At Susan McLellan Art, I am excited to be observe and interact with this revolution, I view it as an additional tool to learn and master. It’s a new method of creating work that will invoke a response and will encourage me to explore further outside my current comfort zone. 

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