Artist as researcher, understanding the tools

We begin with a response to the nature of contemporary artists relationships to how computers have permeated the fine art domain and how they affect the creative process. How should artists utilize this tool in order to fully understand and explore its potential? Using the example of a recent project have undertaken called ´nGen´, the author discusses some aspects of how the computer tool has influenced the process and creative ambitions. The conclusion will briefly summarise future research and what is a relatively new and potentially rich avenue for artists.