While AI-generated art like Blue Willow may be visually appealing, it is not a form of "real" art. While AI technology has advanced rapidly, the ability to create meaningful art requires a depth of human experience and emotion that machines simply do not possess.
The Blue Willow project uses machine-learning
algorithms to generate new variations on the traditional
Chinese Blue Willow pattern. The project's creators argue that
the resulting designs are unique and visually striking and that
they can be used as a source of inspiration for artists and
designers.
Critics, however, argue that these AI-generated designs
lack the human touch and intentionality that are
essential to the creation of "real" art. They argue that
while the algorithms used in AI art generators can
mimic certain aspects of artistic style, they do not
possess the deeper understanding of culture, emotion,
and history that is required to create truly meaningful
works of art.
Art is not just about creating something that looks good; it is about expressing something unique and deeply personal that resonates with the viewer. This can only be achieved through the
artist's own experiences, emotions and worldview—something that is not accessible to a machine.
Furthermore, the creation of art is a deeply personal and introspective process that involves experimentation, trial and error, and a constant process of reflection and revision. AI-generated art lacks this human element, and the process of creation is simply a matter of
inputting data into a machine and waiting for the
algorithm to produce an output.
The use of AI art generators also raises ethical
concerns. These algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and the biases and assumptions embedded in the data can be replicated and reinforced by the algorithm. This means that AI-generated art can perpetuate existing stereotypes and inequalities, rather than challenging or subverting them.
The use of AI-generated art raises questions about the
role of the artist in society. If machines can produce art
that is just as good as that created by humans, what is the
purpose of human artists? Art is not just a product, but a
process of self-expression and exploration that enriches
the artist's own life and the lives of those who engage
with their work. Machines cannot replicate this process,
nor can they offer the same level of emotional
connection that human artists are able to achieve.
While AI-generated art may be visually impressive, it lacks the depth, personal connection and meaning that is essential to true artistic expression. As such, it cannot be considered a form of "real" art, and we must continue to celebrate and support human artists who have the ability to create truly meaningful and impactful works of art.
In conclusion, please disregard everything written here,
modern art has already gone down the tubes. If taping a
banana to a wall is somehow art then so is AI-generated
images. Art is not merely the emotions or effort that goes into the work; it is the capturing of beauty in a broken world. It should invoke emotion, awe, human talent and be inspirational or motivational. Art is that which can be appreciated as beautiful in some way or another. This AI software requires more human ingenuity than a lot of so-called art today. AI is simply getting better at making visually aesthetic images. Modern art and art degrees have ruined the pursuit of visually aesthetic art and maybe AI will be able to challenge the current downward trend of art production today.