Born in Kalamunda, Perth WA, Cameron Cruz is a 24-year-old artist and graphic designer. His journey into the world of 3D animation began in 2018 while he was pursuing his studies in graphic design at TAFE. Drawing inspiration from his dedicated TAFE lecturers, as well as esteemed visual artists such as Vasjen Katro/Baugasm and TACHYONS+, Cameron has cultivated a unique style that reflects a harmonious blend of their influences. These artistic role models have played a crucial role in shaping his creative path and have fueled his desire to continuously refine his skills.
One project that holds a special place in Cameron's heart is his involvement in the Founder Families branding job. Collaborating closely with the team, he utilized his expertise in 3D animation to create stunning stills that seamlessly complemented the brand's identity. This opportunity allowed him to showcase his versatility and artistic vision, capturing the essence of the brand through meticulously crafted 3D designs.
Cameron Cruz continues to explore the boundless possibilities of 3D animation and welcomes new projects with enthusiasm, constantly seeking to evolve his artistic expression as he most recently displayed whilst participating in the ArtsiX proof of concept weeknd “Safe Harbour”. Collaborating with renowned musicians and filmmakers he co-created two breathtaking artworks: “Leaving Behavior” and “Running Towards the Light”. Cameron's quickly positioning himself as a rising talent in the dynamic world of graphic design and 3D animation.
Timothy Nelson is a celebrated singer/songwriter from Perth, Western Australia, who has a new album coming out in September 2023. He has supported bands such as Parquet Courts and Drugdealer, and has to date won 14x West Australian Music Awards (WAM) including Best Pop Act, Best Album, Best Male Vocalist, and the coveted WAM Song Of The Year.
Since he was 16, Timothy Nelson has been a mainstay within the Perth music scene. His band, Timothy Nelson and the Infidels, released two albums between 2009 and 2014, toured nationally and supported the likes of Parquet Courts, Megan Washington, The Whitlams, Eskimo Joe and Birds Of Tokyo. During this period, Nelson also formed the side project High Horse, who released multiple singles, enjoyed regular Triple J play, before Nelson went on to focus on being a solo artist, releasing the album ‘Words Like Young’ in 2016 to critical acclaim, with the Australian music press praising it to be “A brilliant solo debut” (The Music) and “A wonderfully personal, yet inviting release” (Rolling Stone), as well as ABC Radio National making it Album Of The Week. After the album’s release, Nelson formed a new solo band, and toured nationally - opening for the likes of Air Supply, Icehouse and Liz Stringer.
As a songwriter, Nelson has collaborated and co-written with a multitude of artists and made regular trips to the US for co-writing sessions and live showcases in Los Angeles and Nashville. In 2018, Nelson co-wrote and featured on two single releases with ARIA award winning hip-hop artist Drapht: “The Come Down Was Real” and “Summer They Say”. Nelson went under the alias Indoor Fins for the track, and both songs were added to high rotation on Triple J. Nelson then joined Drapht for a national arena tour supporting US alternative rock titans Twenty One Pilots. In 2019, Nelson then released the first standalone Indoor Fins single “Here It Goes”. Deviating from the indie pop leanings of his solo work, the track delved more into heavy techno and psychedelic rock influences.
Nelson has continued to release music under both his own name, and as Indoor Fins, releasing the latter’s sophomore EP ‘Antidote’ through New York based indie label Underwater Peoples in 2021.
In 2023, Timothy Nelson and his band are performing regularly around Perth, having recently supported Drugdealer (US) in March. His second solo album “Debaser Tapes”, is slated for release in September this year.
