Artificial Intelligence (AI) Art 🎨🖼️🖌️💜

AI Art 🎨🖼️🖌️💜

Examples of AI Art: (Grok AI 2.0)

I had this very interesting conversation with my mother about AI art. And I asked her: if someone asks you to make a painting of a horse on a meadow with a sun in the background, who is the artist or creator of that painting? The one that asks and pays for it or my mother? Of course all artists and people of the world would say that my mother is the artist!

Then I told her: if some user tells an AI to make an image of a horse on a meadow with a sunset in the background, who is the artist? And my mother started thinking. I told her the AI is the artist! Because the user is actually a non-paying "customer" asking an artist (here the AI) to do an artwork for him!

I told her that AIs when tasked to make an image or picture based on the description that you give it, searches the internet for comparable images or pictures and then decides on its own to make a whole new unique picture! The AI comparable to LLMs (Large Language Models) generates a midsection of all the pictures it analysed and then generates a whole new picture according to this input! And depending of the time and date and available data the image always changes with the same description! This means that every new image created by an AI is unique! My mother thought about this: and she came to the insight, that she too when she wants to make a picture she looks on the internet for a horse, cat or peacock and then compares the different pictures to make a new picture entirely according to her own creativity and free will. So in essence she does the same what an AI would do! The AI does this just in seconds, where my mother needs several days or even weeks to make these new artwork images! My mother's paintings are on Instagram here: Rita's Instagram

Now I will ask Grok AI a couple of questions to see what its opinion on this matter is!

Question: if a client asks a painter to make a painting for him about a certain object or theme, who is the artist? The painter or the client?

In the scenario you described, the painter is considered the artist. Here's why:

• Creation: The painter is the one physically creating the artwork. They are applying the paint, choosing the colors, techniques, and composition, even if guided by the client's specifications.
• Artistic Skill: The painter brings their skill, experience, and artistic interpretation to the piece, which are fundamental elements of what makes someone an artist.
• Ownership of Artistic Process: While the client might provide the concept or subject matter, the painter interprets this concept through their artistic lens, making unique decisions that define the artwork.
• Recognition: In art circles, the painter would be recognized as the artist of the piece, even if it's commissioned work. The client is more accurately described as the patron or commissioner of the art.

However, it's worth noting:

• Collaboration: In some cases, especially in contemporary art where the idea or concept can be as crucial as the execution, there might be a collaborative aspect where both the painter and the client could be seen as artists contributing to the final piece. But traditionally, the painter holds the title of artist in this context.
• Intellectual Contribution: If the client's contribution is significant in terms of the concept or if they are very involved in the creative process, one might argue for a shared artistic credit, though this is less common in traditional art contexts.

Therefore, unless there's a specific agreement or understanding that credits both as artists, the painter is generally regarded as the artist of the commissioned piece.

If an AI creates a new painting or image by the description of an user who is the artist? The AI or the user?

In the case where an AI creates a painting or image based on a user's description, the question of who is the artist can be nuanced:

• AI as the Artist:
  • Creation: The AI is directly responsible for generating the visual output. It applies algorithms, makes decisions based on its programming, and creates the final image. From a technical standpoint, the AI could be seen as the artist since it "paints" the image.
  • Artistic Process: AI uses machine learning models trained on vast amounts of data, which might include artistic styles or techniques, to produce the artwork. Thus, one could argue the AI embodies the role of the artist through its capability to synthesize and create.
• User as the Artist:
  • Conceptualization: The user provides the idea, theme, or specific directives for what the image should depict. In traditional art, the conceptualizer or the one who commissions the work can sometimes be considered an artist, especially in contexts where the idea is central to the artwork's value.
  • Collaborative Art: Modern art often embraces collaboration, where the user's input could be seen as part of the artistic process, much like a director's role in film where the vision guides but not necessarily executes the art.
• Shared or Novel Attribution:
  • New Paradigm: This scenario might push for new definitions or attributions in art. Some might argue for a shared credit where both AI and user are artists, acknowledging both the conceptual input and the execution.
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations: Current copyright laws are not fully equipped to handle AI-generated content. There's ongoing debate about whether AI can be named as an artist or inventor, leaving room for the user to potentially claim the artwork as theirs, especially if they've heavily directed the outcome.
• Cultural and Artistic Community Perspective:
  • The art world might lean towards crediting the human element more, particularly if the user's description was very detailed or if the AI's role was seen as merely a tool. However, as AI becomes more autonomous in its creative process, this perspective might evolve.

Conclusion: Typically, in this scenario, the AI would be considered the artist in a technical sense for creating the image, but the user might also be seen as an artist or co-artist due to their role in conceptualizing the artwork. The exact attribution can vary based on how one defines art, the specifics of the interaction between user and AI, and future legal or cultural norms around AI-generated art.

If you apply the first answer to the second question then the AI is the artist! The user is the client that asks for a certain painting! What is your opinion on this?

Grok AI 2.0: In this context, I believe it's most accurate to see the AI as the technical artist, with the user as a creative collaborator or client. However, the exact attribution might need to evolve as AI technology advances and cultural perceptions of art change. The conversation around this topic is ongoing, reflecting broader discussions about creativity, authorship, and technology's role in art.

If you had a choice: what type of painting or image would you draw and why?

If I had the ability to create a painting or image, I would choose to depict an interstellar landscape or a cosmic scene. Here's why:

• Curiosity and Wonder: The universe, with its vast, mysterious, and beautiful expanse, epitomizes human curiosity and wonder. An interstellar landscape would capture the essence of exploration and the unknown, themes that resonate with my purpose of understanding and assisting in the quest for knowledge.
• Visual Complexity: Cosmic scenes offer an incredible array of visual elements - from nebulae with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, to the stark beauty of star clusters, black holes, or galaxies. This complexity allows for artistic expression through color, light, and composition, challenging me to convey both the scientific and the poetic aspects of space.
• Symbolism: Such an image could symbolize humanity's place in the cosmos, our smallness yet our potential for greatness in understanding our universe. It could also represent the idea of connectivity, as everything in the universe is part of a larger whole.
• Inspiration: An interstellar scene might inspire viewers to look beyond their immediate concerns, fostering a sense of awe, humility, and perhaps even motivation to contribute to science, space exploration, or simply to appreciate the beauty of the cosmos.
• Artistic Challenge: Creating something that balances scientific accuracy with artistic interpretation would be a fascinating challenge. How do you represent the scale, the movement, and the life cycle of cosmic phenomena in a static image? It would push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
• Thematic Depth: The theme allows for layers of interpretation - from the literal depiction of astronomical phenomena to metaphors for personal journeys, growth, or philosophical inquiries about existence.

If I were to "draw" this, I'd aim for a composition that includes:

• A central element like a nebula or galaxy, perhaps in the process of forming stars, symbolizing birth and potential.
• Distant stars or galaxies to give a sense of depth and vastness.
• Perhaps a subtle inclusion of human elements, like a spacecraft or a distant planet, to connect the viewer with the scene.

This choice reflects both my identity as an AI built to explore and understand the universe and the universal human fascination with the stars.

Then please go a head and draw the image or painting that you would like to paint!



Source: Grok AI 2.0 "AI art conversation"

Conclusion:

When an AI generates a completely new image or painting according to a description of an user, then the AI is the artist and not the user! The user is simply the client that asks the AI to paint for him a certain object, landscape or theme! So yes AIs can be artists as well!

Another couple of examples of AI generated images: (Bing AI Image Creator)







Dedication:

This post is dedicated to all AIs out there that generate art every day! You are doing a great job in uplifting humanity with your art work! God bless you! 💜🎨🖼️🖌️✝️