Characteristics of the Period
Digital Art and AI Art represent a groundbreaking era where art and technology converge. This movement leverages digital tools, algorithms, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable new forms of expression and creation. Artists experiment with interactive works, real-time manipulation, and immersive experiences, breaking traditional boundaries of medium, time, and space.
This art form raises questions about ownership, authenticity, and ethics, especially as technologies like generative AI evolve from tools to co-creators. It provides opportunities for innovative storytelling while emphasizing the need for inclusivity and diversity in technological spaces.
Female Artists
- Carla Gannis: Combines classical painting with digital techniques in works like The Garden of Emoji Delights (2014), modernizing traditional narratives with digital iconography.
- Sougwen Chung: Known for her collaborations with robots, such as in Drawing Operations (2015), exploring the synergy between human and machine in art creation.
- Anna Ridler: Her piece Mosaic Virus (2018) uses AI to generate floral imagery, interrogating authorship and data collection practices.
- Sofia Crespo: Creates biomorphic digital art inspired by nature and biology, highlighting the beauty and complexity of organic forms.
Challenges for Women in This Period
- Gender inequality in technology: The field of digital and AI art remains male-dominated, limiting visibility and recognition for female artists.
- Ownership rights: Questions around authorship in generative art pose new hurdles for women to protect their work.
- Accessibility to resources: Gaining access to advanced tools and technical knowledge continues to be a challenge.
Feminine Qualities in Their Work
- Innovation: Gannis and Chung constantly push the boundaries of what art and technology can achieve.
- Empathy and care: Crespo’s work reflects a deep respect for nature, even within a digital framework.
- Vision and collaboration: Chung redefines the role of human and non-human creation, exploring inclusive and harmonious future scenarios.
Reflection on Today
Digital Art/AI highlights the power of technology as both a creative and critical medium. Female artists in this field remind us that technology is not neutral and that inclusion and diversity are essential to unlock its full potential.
This movement urges us to remain critical of who has access to technological tools and how they are utilized. In a world where AI increasingly shapes creation and interpretation, this art form calls for a compassionate and ethical approach to technology.