Author questions artistic value of AI creations
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a 45-year-old novelist from Mexico who lives in Canada, discussed her work and views on technology during a visit to South Korea for the Seoul International Writers’ Festival.
Moreno-Garcia writes across multiple genres including horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Her novels, including Gods of Jade and Shadow and a reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau, often reinterpret existing literary traditions.
Moreno-Garcia actively portrays women as proactive characters in her gothic novels, a departure from the genre’s historical depiction of them as passive figures. In her work, she also explores themes of colonialism and challenges societal definitions of “normal” by presenting characters who blur the lines between human and animal. She uses these characters to prompt readers to consider perspectives different from their own.
The author, who holds a master’s degree in the history of science and technology from the University of British Columbia, expressed concern about artificial intelligence’s role in creative work. Moreno-Garcia believes AI creations lack the developmental process inherent in art, raising questions about the very value of artistic expression. She also worried about the resources consumed by AI technology, warning that the pursuit of entertainment could lead to water scarcity for some communities.
Moreno-Garcia hopes to introduce Korean readers to her recent crime novel, The Intrigue, set in 1940s Mexico, and believes revisiting older works can reveal new insights.
