TOI on Campus: The interweaving of art, textiles and AI | Navi Mumbai News
NAVI MUMBAI: Brinda Miller, fine artist and chairperson of Kala Ghoda Association, said artificial intelligence (AI) will be much in use even in the traditional way of textile making in India, which is good, but it can have a few detrimental effects. Miller, who was addressing students of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at their Kharghar campus, said art and textiles have long been interwoven since ancient India, and now AI will be added on to embellish this evolving fabric.This was a part of the lecture series of TOI on Campus, and the topic at NIFT was ‘The Art And Science Of Textiles’.“Before becoming an artist, I had studied textiles at the J J School of Art in Mumbai around 40 years ago. I had stood first in the state at that time, and later pursued the painting artform. The techniques of textile making-like printing, collaging-are also like art works. Textile is not just a piece of cloth; it has history, tradition and art, with natural fibres like cotton, silk, wool, jute, among others. Textiles reflect who we are. More than the attire, it is a symbol of transition (from past to present, to future),” said Miller.On the future of textiles, she elaborated that even the oldest looms of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, are adapting certain AI features now to improve their efficiency. “AI revolutionizes logistics, which is why the traditional textiles are also using AI, which also helps you to become more creative and artistic,” said Miller.She said there is a possibility of using LED lights in created fabrics, with the help of AI. Or fabrics that change colours depending on the wearer’s body temperature. “So, integrating textile design with fashion studies is essential.” However, some negative effects, she added, is AI’s “over reliance” on trends. “AI can also create issues in security and intellectual property rights. Hence, there can be data breach, affecting someone who is creatively producing their own textile brand.” Kushal Jangid, director of NIFT, said: “We would like to extend our appreciation to TOI for conducting the session on the art and science of textiles through Ms Miller. The session was both thorough and insightful, with a clear focus on painting and print on fabric.”
