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confident that artists will not be replaced avoids using generative
anytime soon. ‘I doubt our creativity A I to produce images
would succumb to AI,’ she said. ‘Without or audio. ‘I think AI art
art,’ she added, ‘the world is just a rock.’ is missing that unique
s en s e of aut hent ic it y
Dora’s advice to fellow students is to found in man-made art,’
look inward: explore yourself, observe A l k i e s t a te d . ‘ W h e n
your surroundings, and feel more deeply. humans create art, there’s
Believing that ‘life is all about trying,’
she appreciates that the school provides sentiment. Humans pour
opportunities to explore technology, but t heir sou ls into ever y
believes teachers and students must draw piece. AI is merely a program that pieces
a clear line. Experimenting with AI is together pixels.’
acceptable, but generating art solely She emphasised t hat imperfections,
using AI should not be tolerated. regardless of how minute, ref lect the
reality of humanity. ‘No one is perfect,
Alkie, who holds four Certificates of
Arts Graded Examination of China, is and our f laws are what shape emotion
equally passionate about human-made and authenticity within us — to make art
art. Her inspiration comes from her is to express emotion and embrace flaws,’
surroundings, other artists’ work, and she noted. To Alkie, imperfection is what
music that evokes the specific mood she makes art meaningful: ‘It’s imperfection
wants to express in her artwork. that makes art, art. Meaningful art is
marked by distinct human flaws that invite
discussion and deeper reflection.’

Taking ‘mere inspiration’ from AI is
acceptable, but Alkie warns her peers
against dependency. ‘Don’t over-rely on
AI to do your work. It’s not healthy for
you. The process of making art is what
makes it beautiful.’ She cautioned that
if students become overly reliant, human
art might eventually be ‘ buried and
forgotten’ as AI graphics dominate digital
spaces.

A landscape painting by Alkie With AI rapidly becoming a mainstream
tool for learning, students and educators
When asked about AI, Alkie distinguished alike must now decide: is this technology
between everyday AI assistants, such as a valuable collaborator on our artistic
Apple’s Siri, and generative AI. She journey, or a thief of our own creativity?