The Role of Refik Anadol's Digital Art in Environmental Awareness throughout the visual artworks of the researcher

While technology and art intersect often in our modern life, digital art has emerged as a product of the integration of the aesthetic and creative potentials of computers and the internet. Refik Anadol is one of the leading Turkish contemporary names in digital art, who built bridges between the physical and digital worlds using artificial intelligence data, elevating art to a new dimension. Anadol's presentation of research-based and informational art to the public has transformed the concept of digital art.
Anadol, who was born in 1985, was famous for his saying, "I am not just an artist who makes art; I am an artist who collaborates with machines." This research paper addresses the dilemma observed in Anadol's works between the concepts of sustainability and his artistic digital creations. Through an analysis of his artistic projects, the research illustrates how Anadol's methodology enhances public understanding of sustainability issues, promotes engagement, and stimulates collective efforts toward a more sustainable future. The findings also highlight that digital art can be a powerful means of promoting innovative solutions and raising awareness about pressing environmental challenges. Anadol's approach embodies transcending traditional boundaries and contributes to meaningful dialogues around sustainability.
The research is based on the author's experience of simulating three of Anadol's works and creating an artwork that blends artificial intelligence with conventional artistic tools while maintaining concepts of sustainability and adding contemporary, unconventional dimensions to visual arts. This new art stands at the intersection of art, science, and technology.