As AI becomes increasingly embedded in creative processes, it challenges our understanding of art, creativity, and cultural expression. This presentation will explore these challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the significance of AI in the evolving landscape of visual culture. This exploration delves into how AI technology is reshaping the boundaries of creativity and visual culture.
The presentation explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the creative process and redefining visual culture. By analyzing an AI-generated artwork, it examines the intersection of technology and cultural expression, highlighting the ways AI challenges traditional artistic norms and influences the future of art. This presentation delves into the impact of AI on the art world, focusing on an AI-generated artwork that blends technology with cultural narratives. It discusses the role of AI as a creative tool, how it reinterprets cultural motifs, and its broader implications for visual culture. The goal is to provoke thought on the evolving relationship between art and technology and to explore the potential of AI in shaping the future of creativity.
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"Design a striking and futuristic poster that represents the theme 'AI Media Innovations, Applications, Visual Culture, Challenges, and Future Trends' with a focus on the motto 'AI-Resilient and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa.' The poster should depict a harmonious blend of human creativity and artificial intelligence, symbolized by intertwined organic elements like African landscapes, traditional patterns, and technological motifs. The central figure should be an African individual, surrounded by flowing digital waves that represent AI, merging with natural elements like trees, mountains, and rivers, symbolizing sustainable growth. The background should feature abstract representations of media innovations and digital platforms, seamlessly integrated with traditional African art forms. Use a palette of earthy tones with vibrant accents of electric blue and neon green to symbolize the fusion of nature and technology. Incorporate subtle futuristic elements, like holographic displays and digital grids, to represent future trends. The poster should evoke a sense of balance between innovation and sustainability, with a focus on resilience and the positive impact of AI on African livelihoods."
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FIRST RESULTS
The poster portrays a future where technological advancements are not only embraced but are also deeply integrated into the cultural and natural landscapes of Africa leading to a balanced and progressive society.
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FURTHER GENERATED ARTWORKS
REFERENCES
- https://barcelonadesignweek.com/en/news/human-ai-design-challenge/
- Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture" by Ytasha L. Womack
- Digital Culture and Society: AI for Everyone? Critical Perspectives" edited by Andreas Sudmann
- Content obtained from https://chatgpt.com/
- Images generated from https://www.midjourney.com/imagine
My name is ELVIN MANWA OGETII and I am currently a student at the Technical University of Kenya, with a deep interest in the intersection of technology, media and cultural studies. I am pursuing my academic career with a focus on AI-driven media innovations and their implications for visual culture and societal development particularly in the African context. My academic background is grounded in Bachelor of Technology Design; Environmental Design option, where I have explored the dynamic relationship between digital technologies and traditional cultural expressions. My research is primarily centered on how AI can be harnessed to create resilient and sustainable livelihoods in Africa aligning with the conference theme of "AI Media Innovations, Applications, Visual Culture, Challenges and Future Trends."
One of my key achievements includes participation in the Barcelona design week, created by Barcelona Design Centre in 2006, celebrating its 18th edition including the 17 sustainable development goals declared by United Nations. This work has allowed me to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the realm of media and design with a particular focus on how these technologies can be adapted to support and enhance African visual cultures. As I continue my academic journey, I am committed to investigating the future trends in AI and their potential to foster innovation while preserving cultural heritage. My goal is to contribute to the discourse on AI-resilient and sustainable livelihoods ensuring that technological advancements are both inclusive and culturally sensitive