"I realize that sometimes a .png file speaks to me more than a painting."

"My name is Koni, I’m 26 years old and I’ve been a 3D artist for 7 years. I’ve always gravitated around the world of video editing/VFX. When I was 13 I discovered after effects and cinéma 4D with the tutorials on youtube about editing clips for Call Of duty. Since then I’ve never let go of this world.  I’ve learned everything self-taught by spending hours watching all the tutorials on youtube."

What are your inspirations as a digital artist, and how have your origins influenced your work?

I have two major influences. The world of fashion, because a few years ago, I discovered the possibility of creating clothing in 3D, and I immediately fell in love with this art. I was able to express my love for fashion through 3D, an environment I am much more familiar with than traditional garment creation.

The possibilities are endless, and you can truly express your ideas with fewer limitations.

I am also heavily influenced by the digital world. I am a child of the internet and technology, so these are identities that I deeply connect with and try to incorporate into my work and various projects.

  • What challenges or obstacles have you faced as a digital artist?

    My career in this field started pretty quickly. I was working in a media company while continuing to work on my 3D skills. One day I sent my first 3D demo tape to a big Parisian studio and they hired me as a junior. I learned a lot with a great team that I’d never thank enough. It was the best way to start my career as this studio allowed me to work on many productions. After a few years there, i decided to stand on my own, and that’s when the first challenges began. I have to find production by myself, which isn’t easy when you’re all alone and don’t have many contacts in the industry, even after a few years in a big studio. For me, this is my biggest obstacle, which I’m gradually overcoming.

  • How do you think NFTs have changed the digital art market?

    I think the world of NFTs has changed the art world. It can be complicated to understand for some people., but for me as a digital artist, i realize that sometime a .png file speaks to me more than a painting. I don’t see my work on a single canvas, whereas making a unique digital file feels much more relevant to my work.

    However, I don’t think NFTs have changed the art market. In my opinion the core issue remains the same: it’s all about influence and the artist’s reputation. 95% of NFTs are created by unknown artists and will never be sold. So yes, NFTs have added a digital dimension to the art world, but in the end, you still have to make a name for yourself to be able to sell them.

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How do you think artificial intelligence can influence the world of art and are you as an artist exploring this field, if so how and if not why? 

Given the incredible advancements AI has made in just a few years, I am convinced that it will be a part of our future. I don’t have much concern about AI; I mainly use it to lay out the ideas I have in mind. I think it’s a great tool for quickly creating references and then building upon those AI-generated references to develop my 3D creations.

Anything new can be intimidating, but for me, AI is a tool that should be embraced, used, and not excluded. Ignoring it could eventually harm artists who might feel left behind as they struggle to keep up with new AI models and tools that will emerge in the coming years. I believe AI will transform our industry, but it’s already too late to turn back—this tool is far too powerful and advanced for a reversal. We have to accept it and learn to work with it.

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