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sara shakeel on bridging AI & artisanal craftsmanship for celestial installation in hong kong
- ArtisTree Selects: The Jewel System by Sara Shakeel is a celestial installation merging AI-generated concepts and traditional South Asian embroidery in Hong Kong as part of Swire Properties' Arts Month 2025.
- The installation features vast planetary forms hand-embroidered by artisans using over 3.9 million vintage glass crystals, reflecting Shakeel's fascination with cosmic storytelling and the Big Bang moment through Genesis in Jewels.
- Sara Shakeel, a multidisciplinary artist, bridges digital concepts with artisanal craftsmanship to create immersive, tactile art experiences that engage viewers on a physical and emotional level.
- The Jewel System reinterprets the solar system as an immersive bejeweled map, showcasing intricate patterns reminiscent of royal textiles and highlighting the fusion of digital and physical creation.
- Phygital art professional Sylvia Wang discusses the rise of phygital art, offering new opportunities and challenges for creators and collectors seeking immersive art experiences beyond traditional galleries.
- Both Shakeel and Wang agree that the future of visual art will continue to blur the lines between digital and physical, with virtual spaces allowing artists endless possibilities and tools for storytelling.
- The panel emphasizes intention in artistic creation, with Shakeel highlighting the importance of clear intention behind the creative process to yield beautiful outcomes, especially when collaborating with AI tools.
- The Jewel System installation can be experienced at Two Taikoo Place in Hong Kong's Quarry Bay until April 27, 2025, showcasing the seamless integration of AI-generated concepts with traditional craftsmanship.
- Sara Shakeel's journey from digital exploration to physical art creation showcases her ability to bring creations from virtual realms to life in tangible, immersive forms that resonate with viewers.
- AI continues to play a significant role in contemporary art, and artists like Shakeel are pioneering the way by infusing technology with traditional techniques to create unique and captivating art experiences.
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