Equivalence: An analysis of artists' roles with Image Generative AI from Conceptual Art perspective through an interactive installation design practice

TL;DR

This paper analyzes how artists' roles are transformed by Image Generative AI within Conceptual Art, using a case study of an interactive installation to explore creative processes and implications.

Contribution

It introduces a 5P model framework for analyzing artistic interaction with AI, exemplified through a novel interactive installation that combines speech input with AI-generated visuals.

Findings

Artists' roles evolve with AI integration

The 5P model clarifies creative processes involving AI

Interactive installation demonstrates AI's potential in art creation

Abstract

Over the past year, the emergence of advanced text-to-image Generative AI models has significantly impacted the art world, challenging traditional notions of creativity and the role of artists. This study explores how artists interact with these technologies, using a 5P model (Purpose, People, Process, Product, and Press) based on Rhodes' creativity framework to compare the artistic processes behind Conceptual Art and Image Generative AI. To exemplify this framework, a practical case study titled "Equivalence", a multi-screen interactive installation that converts users' speech input into continuously evolving paintings developed based on Stable Diffusion and NLP algorithms, was developed. Through comprehensive analysis and the case study, this work aims to broaden our understanding of artists' roles and foster a deeper appreciation for the creative aspects inherent in artwork created with Image Generative AI.