Patch Bay: Render Settings with Mikey J + Ratha Nou [Creative Meetup]

As part of Gray Area's weekly Patch Bay series, Render Settings brings together visual artists, designers, and anyone interested in creative experimentation for a timed art-making challenge. Inspired by music producers transforming the same sample into entirely different tracks, the event invites participants to create original work from a shared starting point. The evening kicks off with Ratha Nou introducing a creative brief and a selection of source materials for participants to use to develop their own interpretations using their preferred tools and techniques. Digital and physical media are equally encouraged, from illustration, collage, and painting to graphic design, 3D, and motion. We’ll close with a group showcase, where everyone can share their work, discuss their process, and exchange feedback with the curator and fellow participants. This is a noncompetitive space to try something unfamiliar, trust your instincts, and connect with other creatives. Work in progress is welcome, and a polished result isn’t required! What to Bring Please bring the tools and materials you’d like to work with. Digital participants should bring a laptop with creative software installed, a charger, and headphones if working with sound. Basic familiarity with your chosen medium is recommended. This is a hands-on creative session rather than a step-by-step class.