Ian is a lifelong artist, though artistic endeavours took a back seat for years – something he would go to and enjoy “when there was time”. As the pressure and demands of his passionate work on environmental and humanitarian fronts grew, he embraced that inner artist fully – not only bringing it out from the back seat, but allowing it to hold space of its own. Now, time spent on artistic expression constitutes a key part of his daily routine, to decompress and establish balance. With a long history in generative and other digital works, as well as physical artistry, he’s now thoroughly enjoying exploring what’s possible when incorporating AI into the mix. The broader context of a piece – the backstory relating to the artist, their journey, and the work itself, he brings a storytelling approach to the pieces he creates, extending well beyond the canvas for those who look.