Mr Bingo, a London-based illustrator, transitioned from a commercial career to personal projects, gaining fame for his hate mail postcard project. He discusses his experiences at the OFFF Festival, emphasizing the importance of resilience in the creative field. Tackling the pressures of social media, he encourages young artists to believe in their unique place in the industry, no matter how crowded it seems. His perspectives reflect both personal evolution and broader trends affecting contemporary creativity, highlighting that creativity can thrive in an overwhelmed digital landscape.
"I don't think anything's oversaturated. No one young should ever think that it's too late, or that we're so overwhelmed that there isn't room. There's always room for more stuff in the world, and there's always a space for you to flourish."
"But I can understand why people would feel overwhelmed when they graduate and go, 'Oh, fucking hell, there's literally hundreds of thousands of people making stuff, and it's all here on my phone'."
"Anyone can make anything. Because the apps are so good now, you can make quite a nice piece of design for your Instagram story - they've made it all for you, and everything looks pretty nice already. It's quite hard to stand out."
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