Post AI, Back to the Drawing Board

I’ve had so many conversations with fellow artists of late, regarding AI and what effect it will have on artists in the years to come. Some are dead against using AI, yet others are embracing change, even if only in a very subtle way. I was thinking on the subject and wondered what will become of art in the future. Will future generations continue to look back on the old masters and their techniques with wonder? Personally, I love all genres of art but one of my all time favourites is the chiaroscuro technique, made famous by masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt and Caravaggio. This painting was inspired by the notion that after AI has changed the practice of making art as we know it now, perhaps androids might like to get their hands dirty and experiment with paint, rather than work with screens and holograms. The subject being painted, is staring back into the eyes of his creator, as she brings him to life on canvas.

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Cathy Gilday views art as a powerful form of personal expression, allowing her to convey her emotions through her work. Although she acknowledges that this process can be confronting, Cathy finds it incredibly liberating to create art that is both honest and heartfelt. She embraces a wide range of mediums, always remaining open to new techniques and materials as she explores the creative process.

Her painting sessions are often immersive, with Cathy losing herself in the act of creation. For her, time becomes irrelevant as she allows each piece to unfold naturally. She believes that art should never be rushed or forced; instead, it should evolve at its own pace, guided by intuition and feeling.

Cathy's artwork is featured in private collections across the globe, including in Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. Additionally, her creations have been showcased in Australian productions such as *The Bureau of Magical Things* and the 2023 ABC series *In Limbo*.

Throughout her career, Cathy has generously donated many of her pieces to support various charitable causes. These include the Leukemia Foundation, the Breast Cancer Foundation, Save Lives Donate Organs Inc., IWaG I Want a Greyhound Inc., Greyhound Rehoming, and the Incognito nonprofit organization.