By https://www.abc.net.au/news/emma-wynne/5337078
Publication Date: 2026-03-09 23:00:00
Adam Kelly really loves dragons.
For the self-described “autistic gentleman and performer,” they have helped him understand the world since he first saw the dragon in “Shrek” as a child.
“I use dragons to understand human behavior and why people do some of the incredibly crazy things we do to each other,” he says.
“I think the kites are extremely useful for me because they can help me stay grounded.
“I make them not just fantasy stories, but rather deeper reflections on why things happen the way they do.”
Over the years, 29-year-old Kelly has created volumes of dragon drawings and stories, but not all of them are complete. Could AI help?
Kelly’s new piece “Dragon I” explores this idea.
Created in collaboration with director James Berlyn, co-star Jade Del Borrello and visual artist Ben Hollingsworth, Dragon I explores the idea that while generative AI could help Kelly complete his books and build his imaginary worlds, if he were to use AI, the work would…
