Studio Note: January 2026
- Ashanti Gardner

- Jan 2
- 1 min read
As I step into 2026, I am continuing to shape The Social Art Complex with intention and care. My work remains grounded in visual storytelling, and human-centered design, even as the creative landscape continues to shift.

I am paying close attention to how tools like artificial intelligence (AI) are influencing creative work - not as shortcuts, but as technologies and systems that require thoughtful use and clear boundaries. For me, AI supports experimentation, exploration, and problem-solving, and it must be guided by a strong sense of ethical responsibility.
Over the past year, I have begun deepening my understanding of AI and design thinking. In parallel, I have been considering how AI-enabled tools might support my visual design and illustrative workflows. At the same time, I continue to explore motion and timelapse visuals as part of an ongoing interest in how systems, people, and objects move, evolve, and unfold over time.
This year is about focused expansion - moving deliberately, learning deeply, and building work that remains human at its core.


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