It’s unlikely that George Lucas and company could have imagined the monumental steps technology was to take in the many decades following the release of “Star Wars,” let alone its widespread accessibility to the public. And while AI has come under its fair share of controversy, users such as Caleb Riggs have found inventive ways of using it that have been positively received.
Riggs’ TikTok account contains a wide array of fascinating pieces for such fan-favorite franchises as Marvel and DC. However, they primarily host “Star Wars” content, using the AI generator Midjourney to create their work. Similar to their ’90s-anime-inspired “Star Wars” post, several of Riggs’ creations fuse the sci-fi fantasy with anime subjects, such as “Demon Slayer,” “JoJos Bizarre Adventure,” and “Attack on Titan.” The artist has also placed the characters in a wide range of unique scenarios and eras, from opening Christmas presents to fighting in the Vietnam War to street dancing. They’ve even rendered them in the styles of different artists, including Swedish illustrator John Bauer and American painter Bob Ross.
Whether or not you’re a fan of AI art, there’s no denying that the force has been with Riggs, who has accumulated nearly 60,000 followers and 4 million likes on TikTok.
