V&A Innovate Webinar Explores Game Art Careers with Aris Chrysikopoulos and Maria Than

In September, a webinar was organized by the V&A Innovate team, featuring Senior 3D Hard Surface Artist Aris Chrysikopoulos, who highlighted the art of video game production. He shared insights from his portfolio and explained the creation of 3D game environments, detailing his evolution from a childhood hobbyist in Athens to contributing to projects like Star Citizen and Squadron 42. Students learned to model a sci-fi crate through a Blender demonstration. Additionally, Digital World Adobe Creative Resident Maria Than showcased interactive AI-generated Buddhist art, raising ethical considerations. The event wrapped up with a Q&A session where Chrysikopoulos provided guidance for budding artists. Registration is currently open for the 2026-27 Innovate National Schools Challenge for students in years 7-9 at state schools across England.