Early Life and Artistic Awakening Zander Blom, born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1982, embarked on a unique artistic journey that defied conventional pathways. Initially pursuing studies in Information Design at the University of Pretoria, Blom soon found himself drawn away from structured curricula towards the boundless possibilities of visual expression. This early divergence signaled a commitment to self-directed exploration—a characteristic that would define his entire career. He wasn’t molded by academic tradition but rather forged his own path, beginning with printmaking and video bef…