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This is a special episode featuring an interview with Shirley Wu from a brand-new podcast series, Portraits of an Artist. In this new series, Ryan Burgess explores the creative journeys of artists—diving deep into their process, inspirations, and the stories behind their work.
In this conversation, Shirley shares her transition from software engineering to full-time data visualization artist, what it means to balance structure and creativity, and how moving to Tokyo has influenced her artistic perspective.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to Portraits of an Artist on Spotify & Apple Podcasts to follow along for more conversations with incredible artists.
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