Exploring the Lived Experiences of Digital Artists with AI in Creative Practices: A Phenomenological Study
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative practices has transformed the landscape of digital arts, raising important questions about the role of technology in artistic production. While existing research largely focuses on the technical aspects of AI tools, the subjective experiences of artists using AI remain underexplored. This gap in understanding prompts the need to investigate how digital artists perceive and navigate their creative process in collaboration with AI. To address this, we adopt an interpretative phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of digital artists and their relationship with AI as a co-creative force.
Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 12 professional digital artists, revealing that AI influences both the creative process and artistic identity. Participants described a complex interplay between liberation and tension, as AI provides new possibilities while challenging traditional notions of authorship and control. The analysis highlighted the evolving role of the artist in the AI-assisted creative process, emphasizing themes of collaboration, identity transformation, and creative autonomy.
These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how AI reshapes artistic identity and creativity. The study provides a foundation for future research exploring the long-term effects of AI on artistic practices and the ethical implications of machine-generated art.
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