Artie Hinz
Escaping the Routine: The Digital Worlds of Artie Hinz
For Artie Hinz, art is more than a creative pursuit—it’s a means of escape. Reflecting on their journey, Hinz recognizes that their desire to create has always stemmed from a deep need to break free from the monotony of daily life and the discomfort of existence itself. Instead of following a conventional path, they filled their days with constant experimentation—not just with art, but with life.
The turning point came with the discovery of 3D software. The realization that digital tools could bring their inner world to life changed everything. With technology as their medium, Hinz began constructing visual narratives that explore the fragile, fleeting nature of time, humanity’s evolving relationship with technology, and the beauty found in imperfection.
Experimentation as a Creative Language
Hinz refuses to be confined to a single style or medium, working across motion graphics, 3D visuals, and experimental design. Their work often examines themes of decay, fragility, and the intersection of technology and humanity, where the digital and the organic meet in unexpected ways.
Heavily influenced by surrealists and boundary-pushing digital creators, Hinz takes inspiration from modern design studios and contemporary artists such as SUCUK & BRATWURST, Maxime Guyon, Guillaume Nicollet, and Nik Kosmas. Like these creators, Hinz sees art as an evolving, collaborative process, constantly shaped by innovation and redefined by emerging technology.
The Process: Searching for the Big Fish
Unlike traditional artists who follow a set schedule, Hinz approaches creativity with intuition and obsession. Instead of forcing ideas, they wait for a strong urge to create, then dive into meticulous research—collecting fragments of inspiration, exploring new techniques, and assembling concepts like pieces of a puzzle.
To keep ideas organized, they rely on Notion, where they store references, techniques, and visual sketches before translating concepts into fully realized works. But even with preparation, creation remains fluid.
A typical day begins with coffee and internet rabbit holes. Hinz enjoys browsing random, seemingly unrelated topics, believing that true creativity is not just about art, but about absorbing the world in its entirety. Wikipedia deep-dives on obscure subjects, forgotten technology, or cultural oddities all contribute to their work, forming a collage of reality.
When faced with creative blocks, Hinz doesn’t push through or force ideas. Instead, they step away. In their view, ideas exist independently of us—we are merely vessels for their realization. Citing David Lynch’s philosophy, they compare creativity to fishing: the big ideas are out there, waiting, and the key is to be patient, prepare, and keep casting the line.
Exploring the Limits of Digital Identity
At its core, Hinz’s work explores themes of mortality, individuality, and the balance between constraint and freedom. By blending digital and organic elements, they question what it means to exist in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.
Their aspirations for the future are simple but ambitious: push creative boundaries, collaborate with like-minded artists, and find a creative studio that shares their vision. More than anything, Hinz wants to work alongside people who are obsessed with experimentation, just like them.
Freedom in the Absurd
Balancing art with life is a constant act of adaptation. Hinz makes space for both personal projects and time to recharge, allowing inspiration to come naturally rather than chasing it.
For those just starting out in the creative world, their advice is clear:
"Be curious, experiment fearlessly, and embrace failure as part of the process. Make things you don’t understand. Make things you don’t want to understand."
They’re open to collaborations that blend technology with art, particularly in experimental visual projects. Their approach? If it’s cool, let’s make it.
Final Thoughts: Nothing Matters, and That’s the Beauty of It
If there’s one message Hinz wants to leave with readers, it’s this:
"In the end, nothing truly matters. That might sound bleak, but once you accept it, it sets you free from the chaos and pressure of life. Nothing matters—except what matters to you."
As for what’s next? Hinz remains unpredictable. They aren’t sure what they’ll publish from their current projects, but for those who are curious, following them on social media is the best way to stay connected.
Want to collaborate? Reach out. Hinz is always on the lookout for the next great idea.
