The impact of technology on abstract art

One of India’s most famous heritage is Indian art. The traditional ways of painting, pottery, carving and engravings are still live and appreciated by many today. To enjoy good art, one needs to be passionate enough about heritage and a chic lifestyle.

Technological advancement happens when technologies become more efficient, transparent, robust, and capable. With technological advances comes improvement in various fields of life. Throughout history, we have seen technologies being progressed and how labour-intensive work dependency transformed into machines and gadgets. Without stress, a human brain will not think of developing technology. Only when a human is stressed does he think of creative ways a task can be completed with less labour and more efficiency. For instance, phones were created to bring people closer by decreasing the distance between them, but then the invention of the mobile phone, connectivity through the internet and now with the availability of good wi-fi, social media platforms, online shopping and all kinds of websites, everything available on one click.

Technology has changed various fields, like agriculture, MNCs, education, health, and even art and lifestyle. People had long forgotten the traditional methods of doing things when they received better results by working with new and updated ways. Talking about art there are many ways of creating an art piece. Pencil sketching, oil pastels, watercolours, carvings, DIY crafts, charcoal drawing, acrylic painting, spray painting, and now digital painting are some of the renowned art techniques. The inflow of creativity was unexpected in media and art.

Abstract art is one of the most famous art forms. They appeal to people who have creative thoughts. Abstract art is an art form which is independent of rules and specifications. It is independent of art measurements and visions as an artist is free to paint from his creative mind and visualise something out of the box. The best outflow of creativity is seen when an artist’s thoughts are independent and can think beyond the space and put his emotions, thoughts and deep feelings onto the canvas. Abstract art has grown through three revolutions: Romanticism, Impressionism and Expressionism.

But the impact of technology on abstract art has been working differently. Earlier, the essentials of art used to be the creativity of the artist, brushes, pens, paints, colours and more. But with the availability of digital art, everything is possible with the click of a mouse. Previously, the artist was in charge of the depth and density of colours, the choices of colours, the blending, mixing, matching or creating contrast by playing with various colours was a great area where an artist could learn and grow. But now, working with technology has become more accessible; you don’t need to conventionally mix paints to create a new colour as the colour palette available on the software is already providing you immense options to choose from. Everything is provided in front of your eyes, from the darkest shade to the lightest tone.

Creating art through software is challenging for some and easy for many. The software provides various kinds of brushes, tools, and elements, making it easier for an artist to create, edit, and re-create art. The disadvantage here is the need for a more personal touch. Every artist likes to add an impression of their personalisation that differentiates it from every other artist’s painting, making it more personal. The touch-ups an artist adds in a traditional painting are hardly possible while working through technology.

The merit of abstract art in this technological evolution is that abstract art is a free form of art. It is easier to create abstract paintings through techniques and software on a laptop, mobile, or other gadgets solely made for art and creativity. Firstly, these gadgets are handy, which makes it easier for an artist to carry them around. In earlier times, it was difficult for an artist to take huge canvases, wooden stands, tools kinds including various brushes and paints, colour plates and more. Travelling with all these accessories was a difficult task, and have you heard of an artist who did not travel to a far-off place to find his muse? Creativity

Nowadays, it is easier to carry these gadgets that help an artist to sit, relax and paint wherever they like hassle-free. Graphics tablets/ Pen tablets, apple iPads, Pen computers, and many more gadgets help to procreate art and give an experience like never before. They are handy, easy to carry, and travel-friendly. Technology has brought immense changes in the evolution of art, especially abstract art. We believe in the concept that anyone can learn to paint if he is willing to do so.