Note: This body of work and the statement were created specifically for a solo exhibition at Honolulu Printmakers’; the director had invited me to do a show of non-photo AI art, and I responded by bringing the look of traditional printmaking into the AI process. To that end, I used an IMG to IMG process feeding photocollages from my Self-Exposure series on women along with my old intaglio etching and drypoint work into the system as my prompts, which results in imagery that takes on the characteristics of the imagery I began with. Prints in the exhibition were 36” square to 45”x 68.5 inches.

As an artist, I continually try to discover new ways to bring my creative vision to life. Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into my art-making practice is like having a secret artist friend in my toolbox, a playful and mischievous partner in crime. Together, we explore uncharted waters as if swimming in the ocean at midnight in the dark.

I’ve spent 10 months and hundreds of hours learning to bend AI to my will, to make work that looks like me and my art rather than the generic looks so often found in AI art. When I sit down to create, I know what I want. Still, sometimes, it surprises me with an unexpected twist, like an unexpected direction in a novel.

It’s not just about the art itself but also the process: working with AI feels like a dance, like the dance of printmaking—even though the equipment is different. Getting to the final image is much like state-proofing. I still improvise, experiment, laugh, and sometimes stumble.

Using AI in my art-making practice helps me push the boundaries of what is possible and bring my wildest ideas to life. Via the work in this exhibition, I invite you to journey with me as I wade through the night water to explore uncharted territories of creativity.