Artist Interview: Malu Zanelato
Malu Zanelato is a Brazilian visual artist specializing in collage, creating dreamlike imagery inspired by surrealism and dadaism. Her work beautifully explores the divine feminine, portraying women as mystical and ethereal beings deeply connected to nature. Through her collages, Malu visually represents the symbiosis between women, the universe, and its cycles, often drawing on the rich symbolism of tarot to add depth and mystery to her art. We asked Malu about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Simon McCall
Simon McCall is a British contemporary new media artist who blends traditional impasto painting with modern digital design to create stunning abstract landscapes. His work is inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the English Lake District and the Cumbrian coast, capturing the colors, textures, and light of these rugged scenes. We asked Simon about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Bala Nair
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.
Artist Interview: Matt Owens
Matt Owens is a designer, entrepreneur, and creative innovator based in Brooklyn, New York. His personal passion for experimental design took shape through Volumeone.com, a self-published quarterly that ran from 1997 to 2009 and is now part of SFMoMA's permanent collection. Entirely self-taught in digital tools, he embraced the web as a space for innovation and self-expression, exploring experimental intersections of motion, graphic design, and code. We asked Matt about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Jessica Ticchio
Jessica Ticchio is a digital artist and designer from Sydney, Australia, and the creative director of Studio Messa. Drawing inspiration from minimalism, surrealism, and sculptural forms, she explores the harmony between physical and virtual spaces through 3D art, AI, and VR sculptures, as well as immersive experiential designs. Her art, often surreal and dreamlike, invites viewers to question the boundaries of reality while encouraging introspection and wonder. We asked Jessica about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Juan Cañón
Juan David Martínez Cañón is a talented traditional and digital artist from Cali, Colombia, with a passion for blending modern tools and classical techniques. A graduate of Universidad del Valle with a BA in Visual Arts, Juan discovered the transformative power of artistic expression through his studies and his involvement in creative events and expos exploring the intersection of video games and art. Drawing since the age of four, he considers art not just a skill but a therapeutic escape, channeling his creativity through pencil sketches, charcoal work, and digital mediums like Photoshop and Illustrator. We asked Juan about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: SLip
SLip is a Lyon-based digital collage artist known for his playful yet thought-provoking approach. Despite often tackling serious subject matter, he skillfully balances the weight of these themes with a pastel color palette, softening the impact of the sometimes dark societal issues he explores. We asked SLip about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Zachary Carlisle
Zachary Carlisle is a digital artist whose work stands out for its blend of gritty realism and comic book flair, a style he’s dubbed “comic book realism.” Inspired by the raw energy of the Memphis underground music scene, Zachary brings a unique DIY spirit to his art, influenced by his background in punk, hardcore, and metalcore music. We asked Zachary about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Roadside Lake World
Hakan Can Kinik, also known as Roadside Lake, is a graphic designer and illustrator who is the founder and curator of Roadside Lake World, a digital art gallery that highlights the work of over 102 artists through curated solo and group exhibitions. With a strong presence in the NFT space, Roadside Lake has helped build an inclusive and innovative art community, one NFT at a time. We asked Roadside Lake about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
10 Digital Artists: Japanese artists you should know
Here are ten fantastic artists shaping Japan’s digital art scene, each with their unique take on what art can be. From mesmerizing generative patterns that echo Japanese design to interactive pieces that pull viewers in, these artists explore themes that are dreamy, personal, and thought-provoking.
Artist Interview: Termrak Chaiyawat
Termrak Chaiyawat is a digital artist working in games and animation, known for creating immersive environments, designing mechanics, and developing tools in-engine to streamline workflows. Introduced to Unreal Engine and Blender during her last year of undergrad, her digital art journey took off, bringing technical skills together with creative world-building. Through real-time simulations and conceptual storytelling, Termrak delivers complex, interactive experiences for players. We asked Termrak about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Allen Hirsh
Allen Hirsh is a biophysicist who, over the past decade, has channeled his programming skills into creating a unique form of mathematically generated art. Inspired by the profound connection between mathematics and the natural world, he explores how mathematical principles can uncover hidden imagery in photographs, creating pieces that mirror traditional hand-painted art.
Artist Interview: Fxaq27
Fxaq27 is a digital collage artist from Thailand, known for his vibrant, concept-driven art that truly bursts with energy. His work features bold colors and intricate details, exploring personal narratives in surreal visuals. Drawing inspiration from his life experiences and those of the people around him, Fxaq27 creates pieces that connect with audiences worldwide. We asked Fxaq27 about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Ömer Camcı
Ömer Camcı is a digital artist from Türkiye with a background in graphic design. His NFT collection, Anxiety of Abstract Space, explores the intricate layers of human emotions, particularly anxiety, through abstract black & white designs. We asked Ömer about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Alexandros Tsolakis
Alexandros Tsolakis is a Greek visual artist with a background in architecture and computation, currently based in London. His ongoing series, Drawings in Code, explores abstract forms created by intricate arrangements of points, constructed with code and ink. His works evoke abstract landscapes, celestial bodies, and musical forces, blending mathematical precision with elements of chaos to create a symphony of particles and rays of light. We asked Alexandros about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
10 Digital Artists: The Best of Pixel Art
What was once a constraint of early computer graphics — where images were limited by the number of pixels available on a screen — has now become a conscious choice for artists who seek to evoke nostalgia while also exploring new creative possibilities. Here is 10 of the digital artists who will open your eyes to the incredible possibilities of this pixelated world.
Artist Interview: Robert P. Fine
Robert P. Fine is a contemporary American artist known for his code-based work that draws inspiration from pioneering computer artists like Harold Cohen and Vera Molnar. His art distinguishes itself through its largely representational style, incorporating naturalistic three-dimensional scenes. We asked Bob about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Lingyi Kong
Lingyi Kong is a graphic designer, illustrator, and digital designer based in Brooklyn. Her award-winning work blends motion design and creative coding with the art of branding. Her multidisciplinary approach allows her to craft visually compelling and concept-driven projects that bridge traditional art practices with cutting-edge technology. We asked Lingyi about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Lela Amparo
Lela Amparo is a multidisciplinary visual artist who uses machine learning to blend photography from her travels into otherworldly scenes. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and currently residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, the artist bridges the gap between her two worlds by taking familiar landscapes and different cultures and adding a touch of surreal. We asked Lela about her art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Lucy Boyd-Wilson
Lucy Boyd-Wilson, an experiential artist based in San Diego, California, combines her background in Computer Science and Fine Arts to create immersive and interactive experiences. Her art evokes the rhythms and flows found in nature, inspiring a sense of awe and connection to the land. With a focus on the subtle and ephemeral, she crafts experiences that encourage slow, contemplative engagement, much like the steady rhythm of a deep breath, capturing the poetry of organic systems in motion. We asked Lucy about her art, creative process, and inspirations.