On this episode our guest is Min Shi, a 3D designer and digital artist. Min Shi has found success both in her own artwork as well as commercial projects, including being nominated for an Emmy for her design work on the opening sequence for the HBO series, The Last of Us!

Recorded on October 6, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Memories Of Making Art As A Child
(02:24) Fine Arts Background
(03:20) Experience Living In Different Cultures
(04:14) Taking Care Of One's Mental Health
(05:44) Interest In Being A Chef
(07:21) Experience Working At A Top Animation Company
(08:58) Working On Commercial Project Vs Independent Projects
(10:52) Balancing Artistic Exploration And Client Expectation
(12:16) Adapting Approach To Different Mediums
(13:43) Impact Of Commercial Projects On Development As An Artist
(15:09) Impact Of Emmy Nomination On Art Career
(17:02) Boundary-Pushing Projects
(18:42) Finding A Unique Creative Niche
(20:26) Significance Of Lighting In Min Shi's Artwork
(22:41) Telling Stories Through Animation
(23:53) Motion Design As A Serious Art Form
(26:42) Message Conveyed Through "CODA"
(28:07) Process Involved In Creating "Gods Behind The Masks"
(29:55) Artworks That Represent Min Shi's Identity As An Artist
(30:56) Favorite Movies
(32:40) Interacting With Collectors
(33:41) Types Of Art Collected
(35:00) Influence Of Other Artists On Min Shi's Work