Direct perception and algorithmic data processing: a comparative study of creative processes in an artistic project at the Kłodzko Fortress

This article presents a comparative analysis of the creative process and the final results of works produced by members of the Student Painting and Drawing Scientific Club at the Lublin University of Technology during an open-air workshop at Kłodzko Fortress. These are juxtaposed with images generated by artificial intelligence models based on photographic documentation of the site and the prompts provided. The traditional creative process is compared with the algorithmic process, taking into account differences in sources of inspiration, the creative process itself, and the nature of control over the composition. The findings suggest that human creativity relies on multisensory experience, emotional interpretation, and intentionality, whereas artificial intelligence creates images solely through the processing of input data, lacking the capacity for conscious interpretation. An analysis of the final outcomes reveals significant variations in the aesthetics, compositional coherence, and the level of emotional expression of the works. The discussion highlights the importance of creativity, the role of imperfection and expression in art, and indicates the limitations of artificial intelligence in replicating human creativity.