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Stephen Smith
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Reflections on AI art
When Dall-E 2 and Midjourney came out a lot of artists were justifiably terrified. This looked like the end of their careers.
I own a gallery and put on an AI art exhibition back in June of 2023, wanting to keep up with this game changing technology. Early on I realized that the fact that AI could draw was the least of our problems. It is the writing, coding, etc. that will dramatically change the world. The exhibition consisted of canvas prints, which put the artwork in a different perspective than viewing it on a phone or computer screen.
Illustration is going to get hit hard. Why would you pay thousands to have your children’s book illustrated when you could get the same, if not better, results for free? Unfortunately, because AI art is all digital, it’s the digital artists who will get hit the worst. This is a shame because IMHO the best, smartest, skillful art being produced for the past couple of decades has been digital Concept Art (like the work on ArtStation). This is exactly what AI art does best.
Hopefully, this will result in a new appreciation for traditional painting and drawing. Sure, you can go 30 miles an hour in a car, but if you can run 30 miles an hour, that’s impressive. And robots aren’t going to be painting watercolors. That’s just a waste of a good robot.
Lots of artists parrot the complaint that AI art is theft. Kind of, but responsible companies like Adobe only learn from licensed images. Problem solved.
As a tool, AI art is invaluable to working artists. I can do in hours what would have taken weeks. This is with the final product being a video or book or something like that. If you just want a landscape picture, we can all do that in seconds. But if you want to do a long, illustrated, fantasy book that you conceive and want to produce, the AI can do all the drudge work and you’ll be free to do all the fun, creative stuff. And it will literally be done 100 times faster. And better.
I believe AI Art can be a legitimate art form. There are some really smart artists creating some very compelling images with these tools.
My big regret looking back on this show is I didn’t show any of the old AI art. Stuff from before it got good, where it looks like recognizable objects, but isn’t. Those are fascinating.
Here is a walkthrough:
https://youtu.be/KSzBiJdWSNw?si=PzSY84CJ619EatEZ
I own a gallery and put on an AI art exhibition back in June of 2023, wanting to keep up with this game changing technology. Early on I realized that the fact that AI could draw was the least of our problems. It is the writing, coding, etc. that will dramatically change the world. The exhibition consisted of canvas prints, which put the artwork in a different perspective than viewing it on a phone or computer screen.
Illustration is going to get hit hard. Why would you pay thousands to have your children’s book illustrated when you could get the same, if not better, results for free? Unfortunately, because AI art is all digital, it’s the digital artists who will get hit the worst. This is a shame because IMHO the best, smartest, skillful art being produced for the past couple of decades has been digital Concept Art (like the work on ArtStation). This is exactly what AI art does best.
Hopefully, this will result in a new appreciation for traditional painting and drawing. Sure, you can go 30 miles an hour in a car, but if you can run 30 miles an hour, that’s impressive. And robots aren’t going to be painting watercolors. That’s just a waste of a good robot.
Lots of artists parrot the complaint that AI art is theft. Kind of, but responsible companies like Adobe only learn from licensed images. Problem solved.
As a tool, AI art is invaluable to working artists. I can do in hours what would have taken weeks. This is with the final product being a video or book or something like that. If you just want a landscape picture, we can all do that in seconds. But if you want to do a long, illustrated, fantasy book that you conceive and want to produce, the AI can do all the drudge work and you’ll be free to do all the fun, creative stuff. And it will literally be done 100 times faster. And better.
I believe AI Art can be a legitimate art form. There are some really smart artists creating some very compelling images with these tools.
My big regret looking back on this show is I didn’t show any of the old AI art. Stuff from before it got good, where it looks like recognizable objects, but isn’t. Those are fascinating.
Here is a walkthrough:
https://youtu.be/KSzBiJdWSNw?si=PzSY84CJ619EatEZ
SINGULARITY
SINGULARITY: AI Art Exhibition and Continuing Discussion
Stephen Smith Fine Art Proudly Presents:
OPENING RECEPTION
June 21st, 2023
5PM-8PM
We are currently going through a paradigm shift that will change almost every aspect of our lives. AI Art is a vital part of this cultural change. When DALL-E 2 and Midjourney were released to the public, the possibilities of this new technology became apparent to many artists.
As the creative tools advance at such a rapid pace, it is crucial to try and stay in step with the phenomenon.
Throughout the summer of 2023, we will feature various events and discussions surrounding the topics of Artificial Intelligence and AI Art, specifically.Featured in this exhibition are the works of early innovators who have embraced the potential of the technology, including Marcus Fetch, Eugene Qahhaar II, and King Tall T. In addition to works produced by these traditional artists, the exhibition will feature AI Art created by poets, comedians, cartoonists, writers, etc.
We will be showing examples of AI music and film, and provide the patrons the tools to experiment and produce AI Art of their own.
OPENING RECEPTION
June 21st, 2023
5PM-8PM
We are currently going through a paradigm shift that will change almost every aspect of our lives. AI Art is a vital part of this cultural change. When DALL-E 2 and Midjourney were released to the public, the possibilities of this new technology became apparent to many artists.
As the creative tools advance at such a rapid pace, it is crucial to try and stay in step with the phenomenon.
Throughout the summer of 2023, we will feature various events and discussions surrounding the topics of Artificial Intelligence and AI Art, specifically.Featured in this exhibition are the works of early innovators who have embraced the potential of the technology, including Marcus Fetch, Eugene Qahhaar II, and King Tall T. In addition to works produced by these traditional artists, the exhibition will feature AI Art created by poets, comedians, cartoonists, writers, etc.
We will be showing examples of AI music and film, and provide the patrons the tools to experiment and produce AI Art of their own.
This is part of a continuing discussion funded by the MISA Collaborative of Miles College and Samford University.
On View Though
Summer 2023
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(205) 305-1451
On View Though
Summer 2023
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(205) 305-1451
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Fairfield AL
35064
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5104 Gary Ave.
Fairfield AL
35064
(205) 305-1451
Call to come by
Tuesday through Thursday 11-4
Saturday 12-5