Dec 21

Dec 21 Callum Abbott

Callum Abbott is a 21-year-old digital artist from Glasgow. He practices at the Edinburgh College of Art where he created his portfolio of unique animations and graphic designs. His work is heavily influenced by the future of technology, where he often incorporates signs and symbols into his interactive animations. We are excited to have showcase Callum’s work and to uncover the inspirations behind his artwork.

Why do you choose to use mainly 3D graphics within your artworks?
I wish they really were 3D, rendering is a skill I want to learn in the coming year, so far everything I design is really just a flat letter or shape with a bevelling effect, but that kind of makes them really inauthentic which I do like.

What inspires you the most and gives you motivation for your work?
Right now there are literally hundreds of designers on Instagram that I love, lots of young people and students especially. But also I’m lucky to have really talented and creative friends who give me a lot of support and inspiration.

If you were to describe yourself as an artist in 3 words what would they be?
It’s all changing.

Do you only work digitally or do you work physically as well?
Everything I do right now is digital but I’m trying out some new posters which have all this hand drawn type and figures so more to come on that front.