試すGOLD- Free

A New Frontier

Tatler Malaysia|July 2023
Mumbai-based visual artist and filmmaker Varun Gupta delves into a detailed discussion on the AI revolution in the creative landscape, and what we need to do to prepare for it
- Koyyi Chin
A New Frontier

Bordering towards the uncanny valley with his hyperrealistic renditions that blend fantastical futurism with the everyday life of India, Varun Gupta, a Mumbai-based filmmaker and animator, explores the intersection between technology and creativity by incorporating AI into his work.

Inspired by India’s version of the science fiction genre, Indo-Futurism, the founder and creative director of boutique content agency We Create Films predominantly uses AI programs like Midjourney and Dall-E for his visual storytelling, creating vivid snapshots of what he dubs as the “visual diaries” of the Cyborgbay Universe. From the reimagined city of Bombay in 1997, populated by humans enhanced with cybernetic implants and robotic limbs, to the vibrant streets of Nirvana Mohalla, a quiet fictional corner in Pushkar, Rajasthan where cultural traditions and technology intersect, these seemingly impossible ideas conjured by Gupta are now made tangible with the aid of AI.

However, as news calling for the regulation of AI and its disruptive effects across all industries have ramped up, it’s time that we take stock of the implications of this technology on our future. More pressingly, the creative industry is grappling with the complex issue of intellectual property rights with the involvement of AI, and how the valuation of art may undergo change precisely because of it. In the following interview, Gupta offers his perspectives with Tatler on how the advent of AI influenced his artistic practice, and why we should embrace innovation with caution.

Before we get into your work on the “Cyborgbay Universe”, what got you dabbling in AI?

この記事は Tatler Malaysia の July 2023 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

この記事は Tatler Malaysia の July 2023 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

TATLER MALAYSIAのその他の記事すべて表示
Tales of Treasure
Tatler Malaysia

Tales of Treasure

How Van Cleef & Arpels transformed one of our most beloved tales into sparkling reality

time-read
4 分  |
May 2025
FLOATING FORM
Tatler Malaysia

FLOATING FORM

Malaysian heritage matters to designer Ryan Lee. We meet him at his studio to discover the secrets and skills behind his work

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
Driven by Time
Tatler Malaysia

Driven by Time

Rolex's enduring presence in motorsports celebrates precision, passion, and performance—qualities that define both racing and its iconic timepieces

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
Cool by Craft
Tatler Malaysia

Cool by Craft

Few actors embody modern cool like Austin Butler. As the ambassador for Breitling's Top Time B31, he talks about his love for classic style, the power of storytelling, and why true artistry lies in the details

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
Following the Stars
Tatler Malaysia

Following the Stars

A decade since its debut, Dior's Rose des Vents collection continues to chart a course through the house's storied codes

time-read
2 分  |
May 2025
THE JOURNEY OF AN ARTIST
Tatler Malaysia

THE JOURNEY OF AN ARTIST

From quiet shifts to radical awakenings, four Malaysian artists at different stages of their careers—emerging talent Anas Afandi, mid-career voices Marcos Kueh and Sean Lean, and established name Ivan Lam—share candid reflections on success, the myths they've had to unlearn and the evolving relationship with their craft, revealing that beneath the public-facing work lies a deeply personal quest for understanding and self-expression that transcends traditional markers of achievement

time-read
6 分  |
May 2025
SMALL WORLD, BIG S IDEAS
Tatler Malaysia

SMALL WORLD, BIG S IDEAS

Japanese miniature artist Tatsuya Tanaka's tiny worlds is a big dream: to put a smile on people's faces Japanese miniature artist Tatsuya Tanaka's home in Kagoshima is just like any family’s, filled with ordinary, everyday objects.

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
FRONT AND CENTRE
Tatler Malaysia

FRONT AND CENTRE

OTCQ Architects have transformed a split-level house into a modern tropical home that features a spectacular centrepiece staircase in Bukit Damansara

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
No Limits
Tatler Malaysia

No Limits

We celebrated Tag Heuer’s triumphant return to Formula | at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne We celebrated Tag Heuer’s triumphant return to Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne

time-read
3 分  |
May 2025
150 Years in the Making
Tatler Malaysia

150 Years in the Making

CEO Ilaria Resta shares how AP House Singapore reflects Audemars Piguet's evolving approach to luxury rooted in heritage, but always looking ahead

time-read
4 分  |
May 2025

当サイトではサービスの提供および改善のためにクッキーを使用しています。当サイトを使用することにより、クッキーに同意したことになります。 Learn more