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Episode Synopsis
On this episode our guest is Yu Cai. Trained in traditional painting and printmaking, Yu Cai is an artist and illustrator who creates digital dreamlands that are filled with nostalgia.Recorded on September 29, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).Follow the guest:https://twitter.com/yucai_yuFollow the host:https://twitter.com/0x_ScooterFollow Particle:https://twitter.com/Collectparticlehttps://www.particlecollection.comhttps://www.instagram.com/particlecollectionTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:14) From Traditional Painting & Print Making To Digital Art(03:08) Influence Of Various Mediums On Art Style(05:26) Adopting The Vaporwave Aesthetic(06:43) Artistic Influence From Living In Multiple Cultures(07:34) Exploring Contrasting Elements In Artwork(08:53) Themes From Pocket Dreams Collection(10:13) Connection To Characters In Artwork(11:19) Exploring Diverse Subject Matter(12:34) Adopting Aerial View In Artwork(13:54) Significance Of Specific Numbers In Artwork(14:48) Highlights From Art Career(15:59) Artwork That Best Represents Yu Cai As An Artist(16:47) Discussion Of "Interchange Plaza"(17:42) Process Involved In Creating Artworks(19:20) Story Behind "Dragon Street" Collection(20:30) Unique Pieces From Personal Collection(22:06) Thoughts On Engaging With Collectors(23:23) Memorable Interaction With Collectors(24:52) Outro
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