Alex Treviño
Paul Hatton speaks to the imaginative artist about his self-propelled journey from early childhood fascination to astonishing storyteller
Alex Treviño is a 3D artist with a talent for storytelling and character formation. Sitting for a few moments in front of his work proves a delight to the senses. Evidenced in his art, Treviño has a passion for crafting stylised 3D characters and by drawing inspiration from various sources, he seamlessly blends elements of style and darkness to breathe life into captivating creations. Two of Treviño’s most popular pieces, The Junk Shop and The Barbershop, draw the viewer into the story. 3D World had the privilege of finding out about the man behind the art.
Our journeys are all different, but I’d be interested to know what sparked your entrance into the world of art?
My journey first began with two significant interests that developed at an early age: art and computers. Throughout my formative years, I had the oppor tunity to explore visual art through various courses while having computer access from my days with a Commodore 64.
Initially, I pursued my studies in architecture as it was the closest field to art. I thoroughly enjoyed aspects such as the design theory, art history, perspective, descriptive geometry, and the photography classes. However, other subjects within the curriculum, such as all of the construction and structural analysis, didn’t capture my interest, leading me to drop out.
Fate had an intriguing turn when I landed a job as a programmer and 3D artist with a Mexican film company. Over working there for five years, I was able to collect valuable experience and exposure to the world of 3D art. But during this time I also had an epiphany: I wanted to create artwork that truly resonated with me, rather than just working for a paycheque.
Can you tell us about any key milestones that have shaped you into the artist you are today?
Access to a computer and English proficiency were pivotal milestones in my ar tistic journey. In the 90s, the internet provided invaluable resources for self-learning, where I delved into programming basics like HTML, CSS and Javascript.
This knowledge helped me to create a website that resulted in oppor tunities as a programmer and 3D artist. Substance Painter and Blender became vital tools for my digital art development. Social media platforms became essential to showc
