We were lucky to catch up with Cheng Hang Liu recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Cheng Hang, thanks for joining us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

As a concept artist, I find happiness in solving others’ problems and expressing myself in the process. The way we solve problems varies greatly due to the influences of our life experiences, almost like a summary of our journey from birth. I feel fortunate to be able to reflect on myself through a medium and to some extent, recognize my purpose and leave a mark.

Yes, whenever I feel the urge to go out or indulge in gaming, the idea of having a stable and ordinary job seems particularly appealing. Turning entertainment into work also means I rarely have time for other entertainment.

Cheng Hang, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

As a environment concept artist with extensive experience in the gaming industry, I specialize in crafting environments such as corridors, archways, and grand halls for games. I work with various gaming companies to ensure that the gaming experience is visually stunning while also guiding players through a seamless journey.

“Immortals of Aveum” is one of the AAA projects I’ve been involved in. Set in a fantastical continent with a central rift and bottomless abysses, I have a high degree of freedom to utilize elements like swirling cloudscapes, molten lava, and castles, allowing me to fully indulge my desire for creating epic scenes.

Sci-fi environment design is another area where I have a lot of experience. In this field, it’s essential to have a deeper understanding of how the functionality of designs works, such as how these cool sci-fi objects are fabricated, maintained, and operated. My goal is to demonstrate enough plausibility in these aspects to make players feel like it’s real.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I believe learning art in modern times involves so much more than just learning how to draw. It encompasses learning various software, marketing, facing pressure, and coping with loneliness. I was pleasantly surprised to find that all this knowledge can be gleaned from podcasts midway through my career. I’ve spent a significant amount of time listening to “the collective podcast” and “art department podcast,” gaining a wealth of knowledge from them. Listening to Bobby Chiu’s interviews has been incredibly inspiring and has helped me stay resilient in my journey.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I believe that one of the most pressing issues currently is clarifying the legal boundaries for how AI can be reasonably utilized without causing excessive harm to society. It’s crucial to ensure that those using AI can apply their innovations freely in suitable fields and that content creators who contribute to databases receive fair compensation for their creative work.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.artstation.com/harng
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000523933118
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheng-hang-liu-741101152/
• Other: https://www.artstation.com/harng

Image Credits
Cheng Hang Liu