To Get Lost Willingly - A Study of Traditional and Digital Art Collaboration Through Extended Reality Technologies

Abstract

In this study, the authors analyze the emerging phenomenon of collaboration between traditional and digital art forms, focusing in particular on how extended reality (XR) technologies are changing artistic expression and audience engagement. Using mixed methods, combining semi-structured interviews, experimental case studies, and audience response analysis, the authors examine the integration of traditional images with virtual reality experiences. The findings suggest that these hybrid art forms create multidimensional experiences that significantly increase audience engagement while expanding, rather than limiting, artistic intent. The authors present a theoretical framework for understanding these collaborative processes and discuss implications for artistic practice.