Walking Towards : The Possibilities of ART and AI

Walking Towards - The Artwork

In my artwork *Walking Towards*, I wanted to explore the transformative capabilities of AI in art creation, to push the boundaries of simple still image content. Walking Towards, a digital image of the reflection of a hull of a boat on the surface of the water, suggested to me the serenity of an isolated beachscape, a profound sense of relaxation, evoking serene moments spent on deserted shorelines.

Would it be possible to create this scene with AI? To evoke these human emotions in digital art? And if so how would I prompt AI?

Initially I challenged AI using Mid Journey with a specific vision: an older, white-haired man resembling myself, gazing toward the horizon on a remote beach. My aim was to see if AI could not only generate an image that reflected my likeness but also capture the essence of those contemplative, joyous moments.

I gave the AI a pass mark.

I was now curious to see whether AI could animate the original piece, adding a layer that might echo the emotional depth of my experience at the beach. Such an animation could offer a dynamic, immersive experience, perhaps making the sounds of of the waves crashing and the smell of salt almost palpable. For this part of the experiment I used Runway.

Walking Towards - The AI Animation

The resulting animation from this AI experiment does more than just mirror my personal memories and artistic intentions; it sparks a broader dialogue about AI's potential in enhancing artistic expression.

By integrating AI into this image, I am not merely reproducing familiar landscapes but am infusing them with an impressionistic sense, exploring how technology can collaborate with an artist, to interpret and represent human emotions and memories.

Ultimately, I leave it to you to judge how effectively AI enriched the artistic expression. contained in the initial artwork.