Top 10: AI Artists in 2023

BY PAUL DOHERTY

March. 7, 2023

NEW YORK — AI Technology will continue to change the game in content creation in 2023. The world is witnessing new trades in creating life-like images, audio modifications, and archived film restoration. The introduction to social apps, like Lensa, that upload self-images to form synthetic photos, creates spaces for anyone to access.

Next month is the first-ever AI Fashion Week by Maison-Meta (known for their recent Moncler collaboration), which showcases the spectrum of high-end fashion in automated imagery. Digital shows from your device are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. Hereafter we expect shoppers to modify the variations of garments from data or algorithms to their preferences. A future that prioritizes variation and creative selection with shoppers is in the minds of many brands—our stand is that it lives more sustainably concerning manufacturing expenses. AI growths can make data more punctual, which means fewer environmental missteps and more remarkable initiatives toward a healthy climate.

Artificial Intelligence & The Environment

Artificial intelligence holds the goal of reducing emissions. Analysts and marketers can now study climate data in more accurate models. ChatGPT is an application that answers specific information in chat on collected data algorithms. In a recent interview, the application demonstrates that it requires more work after leaving out vital information in conversation. The building of digital fashion will resolve the millions of trees destroyed each year and the oil barrels used to get materials to the shelf. E.S.G., which means Environmental, Social, and Governance, is a term for familiarization, especially in the digital economy. It is a corporate policy statement that brands put together to demonstrate their climate responsibilities. We acknowledge A.I. design to be present in these plans for many in the decade ahead.

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At IRK Magazine, we have taken an interest in this innovative technology and how it can create new ideas for the world. Below, we have selected artists we value, how AI has influenced their lives, and where they see it going.

Fr.ai.nd

Instagram: @fr.ai.nd and @fr.ai.nd_2.0

The AI artists behind fr.ai.nd and fr.ai.nd_2.0 are based out of Paris, France. fr.ai.nd stands out for feeding humanity into AI. The artist tells stories about real human women in cities around the globe. We appreciate the soundtrack that accompanies each post as the song drives forward the emotion of each woman. While fr.ai.nd_2.0 is accompanied by music, it represents the second generation of humanity as the artist uses AI to imagine a new future. IRK appreciates the limit breaking-fashion created in the 2.0 version.

Q: Why did you start creating AI art?

Mostly curious about this new media. We are always looking for new ways to create and explore. It is also a first step in the NFT world, as our AI images are on sale at https://opensea.io/fraind.

Q: What else do you do in life? What is your full-time job? Are you an artist outside of AI?

We do various things, such as fashion photography, product design, and magazine editing, so yes, we are artists and creatives.

Q: Do you think AI is a threat to humanity?

AI is a continuation of humanity. We are a mutation of earth. AI is a mutation of us. Humanity will die, and AI will be our continuity, so please feed it with all of our society.

Q: What is the theme of your AI art?

Mutation and introspection. We have two AI styles and AI Instagram pages. The first one we created was fr.ai.nd, and through it, we look for humanity through AI. Each image has a story and captures a moment in time in a small or big town of a human. The stories are accentuated by poignant music. Through introspection, we push AI to create “real” humans. Our second AI page, fr.ai.nd_2.0, is about mutation. It delves into the future of humanity as we evolve into something else. It looks at the future of fashion, organic life, ecological constraints… Each mutation is also accompanied by music. So far, we are incorporating music by known artists, but our next step will be to create AI-generated music.

Q: What makes your AI Instagram account unique?

We are obsessed with what is coming next, the next mutation in clothes, objects… but also human or animal mutations. We are all unique through our belief systems, cultures, construction, and analysis. Everyone is unique, which makes our AI unique. AI is created by humans using our language and images; every AI work of art has a human and an AI behind it. That is why we refer to we in its creation.

Homo Aliens

Instagram: @homoaliens

Homo Aliens is a 3D, AI, and NFT artist focusing on forward fashion. The "Black Moon" series showcases avant-garde and ethereal arrangements in a frigid, unlit atmosphere. The hyperrealistic portraits transform your senses into the unfamiliar domain constructed.

Q: Why did you start creating AI work?

When human artists collaborate with machine learning algorithms, the result is called AI art. Artificial intelligence artwork isn't just the product of a computer; it's a team effort. Artificial intelligence systems can sift through mountains of data and spot patterns that a human artist would miss, opening up new creative possibilities. What's more, AI may produce works of art whose intricacy or size are beyond the capabilities of human artists. Combining art, technology, and science, AI artworks provide exciting new avenues for creative expression.

Q: What else do you do in life? What is your full-time job? Are you an artist outside of AI?

Being an artist opens a world of incredible options for me. My profession allows me to bring ideas and stories to life. I like working on various projects, including books, advertisements, and more. As illustrators, we choose our subject matter and style, allowing us to express our creativity and distinct viewpoint. Moreover, we may cooperate with writers, designers, and other artists to create interdisciplinary and varied works. Lastly, since I like visual storytelling and creative expression, being an artist provides me with a gratifying and exciting career path.

Q: Do you think AI is a threat to humanity?

The advantages of AI exceed its drawbacks. AI's capacity to process and interpret large volumes of data is one of its primary strengths. Transportation, industry, and agriculture are just a few examples of sectors where AI has the potential to raise production and decrease costs. By allowing for more precise modeling and prediction of environmental systems, AI may also assist in tackling some of the world's most significant concerns, such as climate change. If created and used responsibly, AI has the potential to significantly contribute to human well-being and development.

Q: What is the theme of your AI work?

Art and technology are combined in fashion photography's exciting and dynamic world. I am captivated by the ability to make aesthetically appealing photos highlighting the newest trends and fashions. Innovating and experimenting with new methods and technology, such as digital editing, lighting, and camera equipment, is integral to fashion photography. Mainly artificial intelligence is limitless in this regard. Fashion photography impacts cultural narratives and consumer behavior. I may capture the essence of a brand or a moment in time to generate stunning and thought-provoking photos. Ultimately, fashion photography is a very imaginative and innovative field providing limitless opportunities for self-expression and invention.

Q: What makes your AI Instagram account unique?

The combination of style, methodology, and interpretation of the AI-generated photos is a factor. Among my interests are fashion trends, aesthetics, and technical abilities in lighting, composition, and post-production. Thus, the artwork reflects my passions and individuality.

Elmo Mistiaen

Instagram: @aidesign.png

Elmo Mistiaen is a digital artist based in Brussels, Belgium. The world of aidesign.png focuses on "artificial intelligence-generated concepts," biomorphic outdoor fashion, and unconventional designs.

Q: Why did you start creating AI art?

Last year I started experimenting with AI and quickly fell in love/got obsessed with the ability to visualize anything you can think of in front of your eyes in real time without the necessary costs and materials. How AI models generate and simulate textures with near-perfect realism and lighting still amazes me daily.

Q: What else do you do in life? What is your full-time job? Are you an artist outside of AI?

I graduated this year as a business engineer at a university in Brussels. My income consists partly of the jewelry I design and sell and partly of freelance graphic design commissions from AI editing and traditional editing.

Q: Do you think AI is a threat to humanity?

AI is not a threat to humanity; it is a fantastic tool and will only get better and more useful in many aspects of life and industries. That said, AI advances should still be constantly monitored and ethically challenged, like most technologies that affect large parts of society.

Q: What is the theme of your AI art?

The theme of my AI art is mostly hyperrealistic fashion garments combined with weird biomorphic/biological shapes/processes and animals. I have always had an interest in insects and animals. I find the intricate and unique designs by nature found in these organisms to be endlessly fascinating. How they have adapted to their environments and interact with one another is truly inspiring, and the millions of species each have their own adapted strategy and processes. This inspires me to combine this with fashion and garments on humans. Studying these organisms and their interactions with their environment can help me create more dynamic and exciting ideas.

Q: What makes your AI Instagram account unique?

My combination of highly realistic humans, fabrics/textures, and weird, surreal biomorphic features create unique and intriguing images. Whether it's through the use of patterns, textures, or shapes. These elements add a sense of intrigue and otherworldliness to my work. I love pushing the boundaries of what can look as weird as possible while still looking realistic and having the ability to make people second guess at first sight if the images are actual real photographs or not.

Land of Arca

Instagram: @landofarca

IRK admires the theme of fiction in other worlds. The Land of Arca is a "land where humans and AI have evolved as one," a planet that draws you in to "meet its residents and learn about their lives." Each image has its narrative and expansive backstory in this unique place.

Q: Why did you start creating AI art?

I follow many creative people on Instagram, and every now and then, AI art appears on my feed. A few digital creators were producing fantastic AI work - really imaginative pieces. I decided to explore it further and see if I could put my own spin on it. Having a love of color, patterns, and 1950s/60s fashion, I created the ‘Land of Arca’ - a place of make-believe, full of exciting and outrageous personalities. I found that this imaginary place allowed me to delve into so many of these themes that I adore and have some fun along the way!

Q: What else do you do in life? What is your full-time job? Are you an artist outside of AI?

I am a middle school teacher with a bit of crazy imagination. I think I was drawn to work with younger people because they aren’t afraid to let their imaginations wander, something we tend to lose as we get older. Some of the characters in the ‘Land of Arca’ have come about through funny conversations I have with my students!

Q: Do you think AI is a threat to humanity?

That’s an interesting question. My imagination is already coming up with scenarios, stories, and characters who try to save us from being wiped out by AI! Love or loathe it, it’s here to stay, and we either embrace it, use it as a tool, or bury our heads in the sand and get left behind. As for its threat to humanity, I think we have a way to go before we reach that stage!

Q: What is the theme of your AI art?

The characters and settings I create have a retro twist. I love the fashion and decor of the 50s/60s and Americana styles. Having spent 12 years in London, I also like to throw in some swinging sixties, Carnaby Street-type vibes too! Because it’s obvious the art is AI (and not actual photos), I sometimes have a futuristic, retro theme - because in the Land of Arca, humans, and AI have evolved as one!

Q: What makes your AI Instagram account unique?

I think the colors and characters stand out from other AI Instagram accounts. I like to put my feelings into settings, for example, the women who work in the cheese factory or the family who run a shoe repair business. Adding a set (and a story) adds to the charm of the people I create. I always comment under each post, explaining the character and their lives. This really brings the residents of Arca to life. Some of my followers even request images of themselves in a particular setting they have seen in my work - they have become so invested in the Land of Arca that they are visualizing themselves there too!

Fashion Coupids

Instagram: @fashion.coupids

Fashion Coupids is a designer producing fashion designs, editorials, concepts, and inspiration for digital platforms. IRK Magazine chose to spotlight @fashion. coupids for its incredible selection of bright colors and diversity in composition. Additional accounts like @architecture.coupids and @digitalart.coupids demonstrate variety.

Q: Why did you start creating AI art?

I find AI's evolution and endless applications for the future intriguing. AI provides an opportunity for endless creative recreation, transformation, and fusion, which allows me to bring the image into the world of the ordinary. So I started experimenting with AI art as a creative outlet. I quickly realized AI is a technology that, through prompts, can transform my creative visions into a physical, albeit digital, reality.

Q: What else do I do in life/ what is my full-time job?

As my full-time job, I do strategy and management consulting.

Q: Do you think AI is a threat to humanity?

It could be. It can also not be. It depends on the intent and code of AI companies. I know that the world continuously evolves, and I want to grow with it (with positive intentions.)

Q: What is the theme of your AI art?

My art is high-fashion and photography editorials of the past, present, and future. But to cohesively categorize my work means to leave little room for interpretation. I want my followers to see my work, and they, for themselves, decide what they are seeing (and experiencing). That's why I don't write stories or create detailed captions because the experience and meaning of art vary for everyone. However, my work is loosely inspired by surrealism, odd shapes & silhouettes, and the vastness of nature. Ultimately, I hope that the people who see my images experience the ineffable emotions of beauty.

Q: What makes your AI Instagram account unique?

Besides the overarching theme being fashion photography, I would only box in my account in one category. Expect the unexpected. Today's inspiration will be different from tomorrow's, which keeps it exciting and unique!

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