International Journal Fine Arts and Creative Innovation

MIXED MEDIA ART AND DESIGN FROM WASTE MATERIALS FOR COMMUNICATING SUSTAINABILITY

2026-08-24T14:11:44+07:00

Environmental problems arising from production, consumption, and the growing volume of discarded materials affect both ecosystems and contemporary ways of life. This is especially evident in materials with short service lives but long environmental persistence, such as plastics and single-use packaging. This article examines the potential of mixed media art to transform waste materials from “objects that have outlived their usefulness” into “media of meaning” through the concepts of Sustainable Art, Eco-Design, and Circular Design. It discusses the roles of physical properties, histories of use, and material traces as components of visual communication.

In addition, the article proposes a five-stage creative framework: Collect, Decode, Experiment, Transform, and Communicate to enable artists and designers to connect material experimentation with sustainability issues systematically. This approach suggests that the artistic use of waste materials should extend beyond simple reuse or recycling toward the development of a Material Narrative, through which materials can communicate relationships among humans, consumption, culture, and the environment.

GENERATIVE AI, ART, AND AESTHETIC PHILOSOPHY: HUMAN-AI CO-CREATION IN THE AGE OF INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY

2026-08-24T14:47:51+07:00

In an era defined by the rapid advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI), the boundary between human artistry and algorithmic execution has become increasingly porous. This evolution fundamentally challenges traditional concepts of aesthetics, authorial intent, and creative agency. This conceptual paper explores the redefinition of aesthetics and artistic spirit when art is generated through human-AI interaction. Grounded in a literature review and philosophical analysis, this paper critiques traditional paradigms that view AI either as a passive tool or as an autonomous replacement for human creators. Instead, it proposes the framework of Co-creative Agency, positioning AI as a hybrid conversational partner. The findings suggest that aesthetic value in the age of AI shifts away from physical craftsmanship and single intent toward a dialogic process, contextual curation, and conceptual framing.

THE ART CREATION OF CAT THEMED BASED ON THE MIXED TECHNIQUES OF COLORED LEAD AND COLORED POWDER

2026-07-09T09:12:48+07:00

This research aims to develop a relatively innovative cat-themed painting technique by mixing Colored Lead and Colored Powder. The study explores how these media complement each other when presenting delicate texture and soft atmospheric effects, and evaluates the practical value of this cross-media method in contemporary art creation. Colored Lead provide hair details, shadows and the required clarity, saturation, and structural accuracy; Colored Powder offer strong coverage and smooth tonal transitions but lack saturation and edge definition. Creative experiments further revealed that cat whiskers require rigid linear clarity, leading to the introduction of a small amount of acrylic pigment to strengthen structural emphasis. A practice-based method, supported by theoretical analysis, was used to produce cat-themed artworks. Qualitative data were obtained through process records and reflective journals, while quantitative data came from audience and buyer questionnaires evaluating visual appeal, emotional resonance, thematic clarity, and medium effectiveness.

The results indicate that this combined technique integrates the strengths of each material: Colored Lead enhance hard-texture expression, Colored Powder enrich atmospheric and emotional tone, and acrylic lines highlight structural details. Audience feedback further confirms that the mixed method creates artworks with stronger emotional impact, clearer thematic expression, and higher visual distinctiveness. The study concludes that this multi-media technique forms a relatively innovative expressive approach and offers practical value for contemporary cat-themed art creation.

RESEARCH ON ADAPTIVE DESIGN OF SLEEP-AID SPACE ENVIRONMENT BASED ON MULTI-MODAL AI PERCEPTION TECHNOLOGY

2026-03-22T23:09:27+07:00

In an era of rapid urbanization and widespread digital connectivity, sleep disorders have evolved into a serious global public health crisis. The deterioration of sleep quality is closely related to the stress of modern life and the static and unresponsive nature of the built environment. Traditional interior design gives priority to static aesthetics and layout, often ignoring the dynamic physiological needs of human circadian rhythms. To address this fundamental disconnect, this study explores the integration of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) sensing technology into sleep-assisted environments, aiming to construct a theoretical design framework for active participation of physical environments in sleep regulation.
By qualitative research and literature review, this paper analyzes the complex relationship between visual, auditory, tactile environmental sensory inputs and sleep physiology. The study criticized the limitations of existing smart homes relying on user intervention and proposed a "perception-decision-action" autonomous cycle with multimodal AI as the "central nervous system". The system captures physiological and environmental data in real time using a non-invasive network of millimeter wave radar, thermal imaging and environmental sensors. AI can dynamically adjust lighting color temperature to stimulate melatonin secretion or adjust HVAC systems to match body temperature during sleep without conscious user intervention. The conclusion shows that the transformation from passive spatial accommodation to active intelligent environmental adaptation can significantly improve the efficiency of sleep initiation and maintenance, which provides a theoretical basis for future indoor design of healthy adaptation.