AI technology redefines the beauty of antiques
What sparks will fly when the elegance of traditional antique
treasures meets the cutting-edge technologies of artificial intelligence (AI)
and augmented reality (XR)? The "Robert Chang AI x XR Digital Arts
Education Program" series of events, organized by Shun Tak Fraternal
Association Yung Yau College and sponsored by the Robert Chang Art Education
Charitable Foundation, has successfully concluded. The achievement exhibition,
held recently at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, featured Ms. Alice Mak, Secretary
for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, as the officiating guest. She joined elites
from the education, arts, and innovation and technology sectors to witness how
secondary school students are using technology to inherit Chinese culture.
This project pays tribute to Mr. Robert Chang Chung Shien, a legendary collector of the 20th century. Mr. Chang dedicated his life to promoting
Chinese art internationally and assisted Christie's in establishing itself in
Hong Kong. Yung Yau College, upholding the spirit of innovative education,
infuses Mr. Chang's philosophy of "eagerness to learn and seek
innovation" into STEAM education.
The competition attracted nearly a thousand teachers and
students from 40 primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong. Participants
went beyond textbook knowledge, learning AI image generation and XR platform
applications through more than ten "STREAM workshops" organized by
Yung Yau College. Finalists received personal guidance from sculptor Ban Zhang
Zhe, learning to apply "antique" coloring and texture to 3D printed
models, achieving a transformation from digital virtual to physical art
creation.
Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, Ms. Alice Mak Mei-kuen
SBS JP, encouraged the students to maintain their enthusiasm and contribute to
the nation's innovation and technology development.
At the awards ceremony, she noted that while the path of
innovation and technology is full of challenges, it also holds limitless
possibilities. She hoped that the students would study diligently, continue to
maintain their enthusiasm for science and their spirit of innovation, and
contribute to the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong as well
as the nation in the future.
Among the award-winning works, many students demonstrated a
humanistic concern beyond their years. Zhuang Eric, a member of the winning
team from Yung Yau College, shared his creative journey, stating that the
inspiration for his work stemmed from his feelings about the global situation.
"We sketched a vision of 'peace and joy' within the imagery of rubble. The
most challenging test was not technical, but the 'resonance' among the team
members. Through countless collaborations, we merged our shared imaginations of
future cities and the texture of ruins." Zhuang also served as a docent,
deeply feeling that the soul of his creation reverberated and was affirmed when
interacting with the audience.
The four-day exhibition at the Pao Galleries of the Hong Kong Arts
Centre successfully attracted nearly 600 visitors, including tourists,
educators, and students and teachers from special schools. One of the
exhibition's highlights was the "Chang Chung Shien's Virtual Museum of Antiques and Artifacts," which
reinterprets artifact patterns and historical symbols using contemporary
technology. To promote inclusion among people with and without disabilities and
to popularize art-based technology education, tactile displays and guided tours
for students were also provided to cater to an array of visitors.
Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College stated that
this project successfully echoed the government's "Youth Development
Blueprint", not only broadening students' creative horizons but also
proving that AI and XR technologies can serve as a bridge connecting tradition
and the future, injecting new and vibrant ideas into Chinese culture. The
school will continue to cultivate young people with a "global perspective,
devotion to the nation, and creative thinking".
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