Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: In recent years, the distinction between contemporary digital technology and traditional artistic processes has become increasingly blurred within the realm of Contemporary Art. This shift is largely driven by the emergence and integration of digital tools and techniques, challenging long-standing artistic conventions. Purpose: The essay aims to investigate how contemporary artists are utilizing both accessible and advanced digital technologies to redefine the boundaries of artistic expression. It seeks to understand the impact of these technologies on conventional art forms and how they are reshaping the visual language of modern art. Methods: Through a critical exploration artistic practices, this essay examines the integration of digital technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), 3D modeling, and algorithmic art generation and other opportunities into traditional media like painting, sculpture, and printmaking. The approach includes analysis of artist methodologies, technological tools, and the conceptual evolution of their work. Results: The incorporation of digital technology has led to significant innovation across traditional art genres. Artists are not only experimenting with new media but also transforming their creative processes. These digital interventions have expanded the expressive possibilities of art, resulting in hybrid forms that merge physical and virtual realities. Conclusions: Digital technologies are fundamentally transforming the landscape of Contemporary Art. By merging the digital with the traditional, artists are able to explore novel aesthetic dimensions and conceptual frameworks. This convergence is fostering a dynamic evolution of art practices, ultimately redefining what constitutes artistic creation in the digital age.
Author: Jagseer Singh
Language: English
Topic: Art, Technology, and Culture
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411419012