AI and Cultural Identity
My final project and research essay is on AI and Cultural Identity. My central creative question is “How can AI celebrate cultural uniqueness without overstepping?”
Cultural evolution through art speaks to every human no matter the time and culture, from the cave paintings of prehistoric eras to the folk melodies that have withstood the test of time, we now stand at a crossroad where AI is poised to transform these expressions for a digital future. Here, I intend to contemplate the historical tapestry of cultural art and discuss how AI is not only discovering and preserving but also reimagining these age-old traditions. My central creative question seeks to understand how AI celebrates cultural uniqueness without overstepping its boundaries.
Over the past few years, we have seen AI emerging as a pivotal and crucial partner in the choreography of cultural identity within the digital world. As a digital artist, my expedition through the realms of AI has revealed its profound capability to not only generate imagery but also to intricately weave the rich tapestry of cultural identity into the fabric of modern expression. cultural identity being transformed by AI. AI’s role in redefining cultural representation is grounded in its ability to learn and mimic complex patterns – not just visual, but also linguistic and symbolic. It also delves into the biases faced by people of color when they are looking for images of people of color. I will talk about how I manipulate AI to get what I want or not.
My final art gallery will be recreating my childhood memories with my late grandfather. I will use AI image generating APP DALL-E to recreate these memories.