konkreettinaif

Konkreettinaif is a term that emerged from discussions within contemporary art, particularly in the context of post-digital art practices. It refers to a naive or direct approach to the creation of art that acknowledges and engages with the digital realm, but without necessarily adopting a complex theoretical framework or overly sophisticated technological manipulation. The "konkreetti" aspect suggests a grounding in tangible reality or materiality, while "naif" implies an unsophisticated, childlike, or unpretentious aesthetic and process.

Artists who might be described as working with konkreettinaif often produce works that appear simple, handmade, or even amateurish on the surface, yet they are imbued with a consciousness of the digital age. This can manifest in the subject matter, the choice of materials, or the very presentation of the artwork. For instance, a piece might incorporate elements found online, or mimic the visual language of early internet aesthetics, but be executed using traditional crafts or physical media. The intention is not to critique or deconstruct the digital, but rather to integrate its presence into a more immediate and intuitive artistic output.

The term is not widely established as a formal art historical movement but rather as a descriptive label used in critical discourse to understand a particular tendency in art. It highlights a desire to reconnect with a sense of direct experience and creation in an increasingly mediated world, using the digital as a point of reference rather than an exclusive medium. The focus is on the act of making and the resulting object's resonance, often with a playful or accessible quality.