Today we’d like to introduce you to Orin Torati
Hi Orin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
As of the last two years, I’ve been operating as both a creative director and 3D artist. Although that’s obviously not what I’ve always done. Before almost stumbling my way into this current career path, I used to operate as an architect back home, in Belgium.
Whereas my expertise has exceeded the conventional boundaries of architecture, I can say that the design skills and spatial perception I’ve built up, will always play a role in all projects. As for any project I’m on, research has and will always be intrinsic to my work. That together with the creative misuse of both traditional techniques as technologies, allows me to design holistically, across spatial and temporal scales, integrating diverse media.
This trajectory of various career paths has had me be committed to precision at all stages of production, from ideation to afterlife both throughout my career as an architect as well as a creative director and 3D artist.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Throughout my professional journey, I’ve gotten the chance and experience to traverse diverse creative fields, resulting in an identity that spans over a spectrum of creative disciplines. The trajectory I have gone through has presented me with both opportunities and challenges, as I initially started my career as an architect that later on, transitioned into working as a 3D artist and Creative Director. Navigating how to integrate skills from one creative practice onto another, while making sure to deliver optimal results and products with the meticulous precision took time, perseverance and experience, but has ultimately granted me the creative freedom and limitations that shape my work today.
The creative path, as rewarding as it is, comes with its fair share of challenges. Facing creative blockages and apparent impasses is and has always been an inherent part of the process. In such moments, I’ve discovered the greatest rewards are in seeking input from my peers. Collaborating with colleagues and like minded creatives not only injects fresh perspectives and diverse opinions into my work but also serves as a catalyst for overcoming creative hurdles and charting new directions for projects.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My professional trajectory has been characterized by an amalgamation of diverse fields. The professional identity that stems out of that, is defined as that of a designer, creative director and 3D artist who operates in the spaces between design and fiction. I strive to create radical new aesthetics and narratives for the future through the use of creative misuse of technologies.
With work ranging from art exhibitions and spatial installations to concert visuals and music videos, as well as film and commercial branding, I build worlds in which stories are told. These worlds are navigated as a designer, creative director, and 3D artist which uses spatial design and visual storytelling to breathe life into these imaginative and immersive worlds.
On top of that, my work expands into the academic community, where I am currently teaching as a faculty member of the SCI-Arc’s Fiction and Entertainment postgraduate program. This keeps me on top of new softwares, techniques, and methodologies for any creative (mis)use within my practice.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk-taking is an essential aspect of creativity. It is necessary behavior to explore new ideas and technologies, especially in a fast-paced and fast changing industry like the entertainment industry. Creativity thrives on novelty and innovation. Taking risks means exploring ideas and concepts that might not have been tried before. This willingness to venture into the unknown can lead to groundbreaking creative solutions which can propel a creative forward and makes them stand out.
Being risk-taking as a creative means being willing to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and explore new ideas without fear of failure or rejection.
Pricing:
- Day Rate 3D artist / Creative Director: 500 – 900 USD
- Hourly Rate 3D artist: 70 USD
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.orintorati.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orintorati/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OTORAT
- Other: https://www.rawxworld.com
