AI and Art: a tool, not a threat
Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion about AI in the art world. Articles like this one from NBC News talk about how AI-generated images are going viral and shaping visual trends. Others, like this piece from BBC Future, question whether AI marks the end of creativity or the beginning of something new.
Personally, I don’t believe AI is “taking over” or replacing artists. I see it as just another tool, like photography or digital software when they first appeared. For me, the key difference with AI is that it requires us to apply critical thinking. Ethics and professionalism are essential values in this context, and they don’t depend on the tool itself, but on the people using it. So we are the ones responsible for our actions.
How I use AI to support (not replace) my creative process
I create original art using acrylics that often resemble acrylic collages. I also work with mixed media, combining acrylic paint with oil pastels and pen. My focus is on expression, on creating emotion through abstract compositions. For me, what matters isn’t the medium, but the message and the intention behind the work.
Soon, I’ll be starting a new phase where I plan to paint flowers, using more diluted colors, almost like watercolors. It will be a softer, more fluid approach, but still guided by the same goal: to express something real and personal through color, shape, and composition.
AI can be useful in that process. Not to replace my hand or my ideas, but to support them. Sometimes I use it to explore composition ideas or to find interesting color combinations. It helps me break creative blocks or try new directions. But I’m the one making the choices. I’m the one painting. The AI doesn’t create the art, I do.
AI for both creativity and visibility
I think we don’t need to be alarmed. AI doesn’t take anything away from authentic art. If anything, it opens up new possibilities, especially in areas like abstract art or collage, where experimentation and visual play are part of the process. As artists, we’ve always adapted to new tools. This is just another step.
And today, adapting also means staying visible. In 2025, Instagram is clearly prioritizing quantity over quality, favoring more reels and carousels, and fewer stories. In this context, AI becomes an incredibly helpful ally not only in the creative process, but also in content creation. Whether it’s generating ideas for visuals, captions, or testing different formats, it helps me stay consistent on social media without taking time or energy away from painting.
See more of my work and AI experiments
If you're curious to see how I bring together digital tools, traditional materials, and my personal vision, feel free to visit my site: silviabardani.art.
You can also follow me on Instagram, where I regularly share my experiments with AI-based tools like Runway, Kling AI, or Glam AI, especially for creating video-generated content that complements my visual research.
