‘I Started Art When I Was An Infant’ (ft. Arthus) - Making It with Alex See

Can a 12-year-old artist master multiple mediums and find inspiration in everything from microorganisms to ghost stories?In this episode of Making It, we sit down with Arthus, a 12-year-old artist whose creative journey started as an infant by putting his hands and feet in paint. Growing up with parents who are both art teachers, Arthus explores a vast array of mediums, including 3D modeling, animation, digital art, and upcycling CDs.We dive deep into his imaginative world, exploring his "Snake Overload" collection, which features everything from a digital origami snake in space to a malfunctioning electrical snake. Arthus explains how he turns everyday learning—like discovering the terrifying reality of microscopic water bears —into his art. He also shares his experience collaborating with international creator "The French Girl" to design a unique double-heart snake.If you want to see how the next generation approaches creativity, learning, and stepping out of their comfort zone, Arthus’s fearless mindset and advice to "be more confident" is essential listening.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: Why we are having this conversation01:40 - Meet Arthus: The 12-year-old artist05:05 - First art memories and growing up with artist parents06:49 - A day in the life: Balancing homework and learning fun facts07:32 - Turning microscopic cells and "water bears" into art09:05 - Current projects: 3D animating chess pieces11:20 - Collaborating with The French Girl on a double-heart artwork13:33 - Exploring the "Snake Overload" collection17:53 - Creating the "Snake Overload Adventures" for a bar exhibition21:50 - Future goals: Traveling the world to learn more25:19 - Advice to his 5-year-old self: Be more confidentQUOTES FROM THE EPISODE:"I love learning things because it teaches me so much more about the world around me." - Arthus"Be more confident. You will do great things if you are confident." - ArthusABOUT THE GUEST: Arthus is a 12-year-old artist based in Hong Kong who works across physical, digital, and 3D mediums. Inspired by the world around him, history, and science, he is the creator of the "Snake Overload" universe and has showcased his work in international exhibitions.ABOUT THE HOST:Alex See is on a mission to make Hong Kong a place where artists and creatives can thrive. Through Making It, Alex interviews the minds shaping the culture to uncover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.CONNECT WITH US:Subscribe for more conversations on creativity and the Hong Kong art scene! 📸 Instagram: @makingitwithalexsee