Digital Art in
the New Age
I am able to see digital art no
matter where I go and it is impossible to avoid it when browsing the internet.
When I think of digital I do not imagine paintings or photography, I think of
the little things and of course the amazing developments in 3D animation that exist
in the entertainment industry. This new form of art opens a window for an
entirely different audience that may have never been able to enjoy it.
I frequently buy magazines that
apply to architecture, fitness, interior design and men’s interests. Many of
the people reading those magazines overlook the small displays of digital art
that are displayed in those magazines, probably because they don’t have an appreciation
of the work that went into creating that individual element. For example, when
reading a fitness magazine and they are sections that describe a specific diet
that you should be using in combination with your workout. Often, they will
have a multi colored pie charts explaining to the viewer how to distribute their
fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Now, when you take the time critique the pie
chart itself you might realize the artist’s decision to make it 3D, color
selection or the size of the individual portions. In some case there might be
section of the pie chart that appears magnified, as if it is coming out of the
page in order to signify its importance. It seems unorthodox to see this as
digital art but the artist behind these minor details of the magazine creatively
organized digital techniques in order to visually display what may have seemed
confusing in writing.
Many would not consider these minor
digital renderings attributed with magazines, advertisements, etc. not to be
considered art due to its lack of individual expression but I strongly
disagree. Architecture can be defined as the thoughtful creation of space. In
other words, using your own ideas to make up an empty space, whether you are
creating a home or a page in a magazine. These thoughtful digital representations
are what draw the general public in, like the style of the headlines or the composition
of the cover. Digital art has made the 21st century a much more
colorful and exciting place, making it possible to incorporate artistic expression
in nearly everything around us.
