Qinru Zhang has long been frustrated by the way Asian women are idealized in male-centric media—the delicate beauty, the obedient wife, the innocent girl. Wanting to break free from these limiting roles, she initially distanced herself from them entirely, finding comfort in androgynous online avatars. But this detachment became a turning point. It led her to reconsider what femininity truly meant and how she could reclaim it on her own terms. Now, through digital art, Zhang challenges these restrictive narratives head-on, using pink aesthetics, cuteness, and mirrors to tell stories that embrace femininity in all its complexities—sometimes exaggerated, sometimes distorted, but always deeply intentional. We asked Qinru about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Juan Alvarez, also known as Wamoo, is a Dominican-born, Washington Heights-raised artist working at the intersection of music, visual art, and live performance. His practice blends video and self-produced music, drawing from his experience immigrating to the United States as a child. Video games and music served as both a means of adaptation and a coping mechanism, shaping his artistic language. Through experimental music videos, self-produced footage, and found media, Wamoo remixes early digital aesthetics, characters, and cosplay to construct multi-dimensional experiences that merge personal history with pop culture. We asked Wamoo about his art, creative process, and inspirations.

In the world of interactive art and design, engagement is not just encouraged — it’s essential. The use of technologies like AI, VR, and real-time interactivity is allowing artists to create dynamic experiences that react to the viewer’s actions, decisions, and presence. From virtual reality worlds to interactive public installations, these 10 digital artists are creating groundbreaking works that invite us to engage, explore, and think in new ways.

Pujarini Ghosh is a multidisciplinary creative technologist based in Brooklyn, New York. Blending illustrations, digital visuals, interactive installations, augmented reality, and editorial styling, her work challenges viewer perceptions and invites reflection. Drawing inspiration from technology, social constructs, and cultural exchanges, Pujarini explores themes of identity and our evolving relationship with the digital world. Her immersive, sensory-driven pieces aim to bridge the gap between various art forms, creating thought-provoking experiences. We asked Pujarini about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Vanessa Santuccione is a visual artist and poet whose work delves into self-discovery, spirituality, and personal transformation. Through digital collages and abstract paintings, she weaves together images, textures, and words to convey deep, introspective emotions. Based in Spain, Vanessa began her journey as a professional artist in 2018 with abstract painting and has been writing poetry since childhood. In 2025, she discovered digital collages — a medium that allowed her to merge her visual art and poetry into a holistic form of self-expression. We asked Vanessa about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Emerging from the “obscurities of Seattle,” Hong-Kong American artist Juzo creates introspective and thought-provoking 3D artworks, often accompanied by ambient-style music. His work explores themes of mental health, melancholy, and memory, drawing inspiration from his own experiences with depression and anxiety. We asked Juzo about his art, creative process, and inspirations.

Katie Scarlett is an illustrator, animator, and graphic designer known for her vibrant color palettes and unique perspectives. She brings a fresh, inviting lens to familiar settings, often depicting home environments such as dining rooms and kitchens, as well as unexpected spaces like tennis courts and swimming pools. Drawing inspiration from her own surroundings, she frequently incorporates the plants, furniture, and décor from her home into her work. We asked Katie about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Sierra Gómez is an artist and illustrator with a BFA in Illustration and a minor in Art History from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Music and film are constant influences in her work, with classic rock and horror movies shaping her artistic vision. The recurring presence of skulls in her art stems from her fascination with mortality — both its inevitability and its mystery. She finds beauty in this tension, capturing the eerie yet captivating space where life and death intertwine. We asked Sierra about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Jeremy Oury is a French artist who explores the boundaries of reality and our connection to the digital realm through video, sound, and virtual space. His work delves into the creation of illusions through geometric distortions, the synesthesia between sound and visuals, and the use of immersive environments that place the viewer at the heart of a virtual universe, challenging their perception of space. We asked Jeremy about his art, creative process, and inspirations.

Jenny Yanzhi Wang is a learning designer and artist based in New York. With an academic foundation spanning developmental psychology, drama, learning sciences, game design, and experience design, Jenny’s work ensures that education is not only effective but also inspiring — bridging the gap between knowledge and creativity through thoughtful design and artistic expression. We asked Jenny about her art, creative process, and inspirations.

Chong Liu is a New York-based concept artist and digital illustrator originally from China. His journey into concept art was fueled by a lifelong passion for painting and a fascination with Japanese anime. Originally aspiring to be an animator, he discovered his true calling in entertainment design — a field that allows him to merge creativity with structured problem-solving. We asked Chong about his art, creative process, and inspirations.

Yating Liu is a graphic designer specializing in typography and branding, known for her ability to create distinctive typefaces and compelling brand identities. An alumna of the School of Visual Arts, Liu worked with major design firms such as Viacom and Prophet, as well as other top agencies in New York City’s dynamic creative scene. We asked Yating about her art, creative process, and inspirations.