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In Finland, a 30-year-old young woman had a surprising experience during her tattoo session. To her amazement, she discovered that the design of her tattoo had been designed by a artificial intelligence. This discovery sparked a feeling of disappointment in her, as well as a broader reflection among tattoo artists on the impact of digital technologies in their art. This innovation, although facilitating certain stages of the process, is perceived by some as a form of artistic cheat, questioning the authenticity and soul of personal creations.
A 30-year-old woman in Finland had an unexpected experience during her tattoo session: she discovered that her tattoo design, a gothic sword, had been created by a artificial intelligence. This practice raises controversy among tattoo artists who consider it a form of cheating. This particular case highlights the evolution of the use of AI in body art and the varied reactions it elicits.
During a session in Helsinki, Kaarina Vuorinen learned that the tattoo she was about to immortalize on her skin had been designed by a AI. His reaction was immediate: “I was in shock. I was so disappointed.” The tattoo artist had shared this information with pride, thinking it would add prestige to the design. However, this had the opposite effect on the client.
The controversy surrounding AI in the tattoo industry
AI image generators, used to quickly create designs, have proliferated. This rise in power is seen by some as a cheating shortcut, akin to using steroids in sport. The ability of AI to produce images from existing works is debated as to the authenticity and originality of these creations.
Unexpected and imperfect results
Experimenting with AI to design tattoos, some users were disappointed with the final result. For example, a generator can produce a successful drawing on screen, but it may prove unsuitable when transposed to human skin. Tattoo artist Matthew Hatch shares his experience with an AI design that looked like a hematoma when tattooed, highlighting the importance of human artistic interpretation in these processes.
