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From Shadow Play to AI’s Creative Power: A Collaboration or a Creative Takeover?
Explore the intersection of human creativity and AI’s evolving role in art. Can AI truly take over, or will humans always hold the key to creativity’s heart?
Recently, I came across some creative work by Vincent Bal, a master of shadow play, and it made me think of an interesting question: can AI ever create true art, or is it simply producing patterns from existing human works?
We are often amazed by the creative geniuses we see online — whether it’s Vincent Bal playing with shadows or a five-year-old guitar prodigy, playing like a one-person band. What makes Bal’s work special is how he sees possibilities where others see ordinary objects. It’s not just about the final image, but the way his imagination brings these shadows to life, connecting with viewers on a personal level. This type of creative spark is something AI may find hard to replicate.
There’s a popular saying that goes: “In the future, AI may make the movies, but the storyteller will always be human.” What do you think?
AI can assist and enhance creativity in many ways. It offers tools that streamline the creative process. With AI, artists can easily experiment with new forms, styles, and techniques. For instance, AI-generated images can inspire graphic designers…
