SOCIAL media has become an integral part of our society, impacting various aspects of our lives. From the way we express ourselves to how we consume content, social media has developed a profound influence on our lifestyles.
Local artists Chris Sebastian, Rachel Ho and Syahbandi Samat, however, argue its influence goes beyond that. For artists such as them, social media has been instrumental in boosting their creative endeavours by broadcasting their works online.
One foot in
For one, social media has given them a proper introduction to the digital world. Chris, who works as a 3D digital artist, got his start during the pandemic in 2020. After coming across various digital art on social media, he conducted extensive research and followed numerous artists online, eventually creating his first piece of art.
“The process was challenging as I had no formal background in art or design. Instead, I dedicated countless hours to self-learning through YouTube, Google and a lot of trial and error. Once I gained some confidence in my work, I started sharing it on Instagram,” said the 29 year-old.
