Having had observations on the AI art scene, I went to speak to a pop culture artist who likes “embracement of technology” – Timothy Gatenby. During the session we have discussed the uniqueness of the AI art works and originality – “it doesn’t necessarily have to be made from the hand of the artist, as long the initial idea is theirs”. As an artist, seeking to push the boundaries, he is interested in the new ways to communicate with the audience and excited about the opportunities. He sees technologies and AI in art much more as an opportunity than a thread.
Art is evolving together with society, and as an artist, one may either ride the wave or fall behind. I would argue that an AI algorithm is just an enhanced / different tool (let’s say a brush and canvas vs a digital camera), it is something more than that, by being able to “make its own decisions and interpretations”. AI-generated art has the potential to become a new normal in the near future and artists may divide even further than just digital and physical – but also ones that are using AI.
Below is the full recording of the interview.