Bala Nair is a digital artist whose journey into art emerged from a unique path of self-discovery and personal growth. After two decades in product development, Bala took a step back to focus on his physical and mental well-being, finding inspiration through rigorous gym sessions and kickboxing, which reflect his passion for intense, dynamic disciplines. This period of transformation rekindled his childhood imagination — a resource he had long relied on, having grown up creating fantastical worlds from everyday objects. His inventive spirit, once responsible for turning straws into Wolverine claws and bottles into starships, found a new outlet in digital art. We asked Bala Nair about his art, creative process, and inspirations.