Artistic Evolution: How AI is Shaping Our Creative Practice - Revolutionising Artistic Conceptualization
Creative Alchemy is an artistic practice working in real time visual effects 3d creative workflows in Live Events, Concert Touring, TV & Film, Immersive Spaces and Digital Art.? This article was prepared by Shannon Harvey and Serena Bliss with support from Owen Brierley, PhD and a well trained GPT.
The is a multi-part article on AI in our creative practice, the previous articles are:
Part 1: Introduction & Experimentation
Part 2: Impact on Creative Practice
Part 3: AI as a Collaborator
Part 6: AI Prompting Artistry
Part 7: Challenges & Discoveries
Part 8: Ethical AI Aesthetics
Part 9: The Future of Art and AI
Part 10: In Conclusion: a new beginning.
Revolutionising Artistic Conceptualization
AI has fundamentally altered not just the tools we use, but more importantly, the very nature of our creative process. This transformation has been particularly evident in three key areas: the pace of creativity, the structure of the creative process, and the blending of AI results into physical spaces.
Pace of Creativity
AI has dramatically increased the speed at which we can develop and iterate on ideas. The traditional, more time-consuming methods of conceptualization have given way to a faster, more dynamic approach. With AI, we can rapidly generate a broad spectrum of ideas and visual concepts, significantly shortening the time from conception to realisation. This acceleration has allowed me to be more productive, experiment more freely, and respond swiftly to the evolving demands of projects.
Structure of the Creative Process
The advent of AI has introduced a new rhythm to our creative process: the prompt/response/revise cycle. we start by providing AI with prompts – these could be textual descriptions, rough sketches, or any form of input that conveys our initial concept. The AI then generates responses, which can range from rough interpretations to highly detailed renderings. This is followed by a revision phase, where we refine the AI's output, tweak the prompts, or combine elements from different AI-generated pieces. This iterative loop has become a cornerstone of our workflow, enabling a more exploratory and nuanced approach to art creation.
AI in physical spaces
Perhaps the most challenging and exciting aspect has been integrating the results of AI into physical spaces. This involves translating digital concepts into tangible experiences, whether it's for installations, live performances, or mixed-reality environments. The task is to harmoniously blend AI-generated elements with real-world contexts, pushing the boundaries of fidelity and quality. It's about creating more complex, combined results that challenge traditional methods in terms of innovation and aesthetic appeal. This integration tests not just the technical capabilities of AI, but also our own ingenuity in crafting experiences that seamlessly merge the digital with the physical.
AI has not just been a tool in our artistic arsenal; it has redefined the very process of how we conceive and create art. It has enabled a faster, more responsive mode of creativity, introduced a new structure to the creative workflow, and opened up new possibilities in integrating digital art into physical realms. As we continue to explore and push the limits of what's possible with AI, we find ourself constantly inspired and challenged by the new landscapes it opens up in the world of art and design.
Continue onto part 6 AI Prompting Artistry
This is a 10 chapter article on AI in our creative practice
Part 1: Introduction & Experimentation
Part 2: Impact on Creative Practice
Part 3: AI as a Collaborator
Part 6: AI Prompting Artistry
Part 7: Challenges & Discoveries
Part 8: Ethical AI Aesthetics
Part 9: The Future of Art and AI
Part 10: In Conclusion: a new beginning.