The Effect of Ghibli Trend

I am drowning in the sea of studio Ghibli style photographs over last few days. Yes, drowning and gasping for breath. Few years before, I remember attempting to give a cartoon or anime twist to the photographs using the procreate app in iOS. It was artistically enriching, of course. Also challenging and time consuming. And that was the fun part. I have come across many such artists who specialize in such artworks in social media. It used to come with practice and patience. Now, it is available in a few clicks.

We humans are distinct from other animals because of our ability to think. When thinking is not needed and the brain is asked to stay calm, there is not going to be any calm. Creativity and curiosity keep the brain working. Not calm.

Let the Ghibli trend inspire us and not distract us. Let us imagine to find out what else we could do with our brains. 

I am typing and this, I know. But I also know that AI could write about my feelings about the studio style Ghibli artwork in few seconds. And I am sure it will reflect 90% of my thoughts. Ok, let me experiment with it a give it a try.

Prompt to Chat GPT

I am a budding artist worried that the studio ghibli style is challenging the brain's inherent ability to be curious and creative. I want to write a 250 words blog on this. Help me

Response from Chat GPT

While inspiration is crucial to artistic growth, imitation can sometimes limit our creative problem-solving. The Ghibli standard, in its elegance, risks becoming a creative comfort zone—one that artists may struggle to step outside of. When everything is so beautifully and meticulously designed, does it leave room for raw, unrefined, and unconventional expressions of art?

Yet, perhaps the solution isn’t to reject influence but to reinterpret it. Ghibli’s strength lies not just in its visuals but in its ability to evoke wonder. If we channel that sense of awe into our own unique artistic language, we can move beyond admiration into true creation.

Ultimately, the challenge is not Ghibli itself, but our response to it. Will we merely echo its beauty, or will we let it inspire us to push the boundaries of our own artistic voice?