One of the easiest ways to capture the interest of the general public is with a “pretty” picture of the awe inspiring structures we see in the universe. Be this an image from the Hubble space telescope or the first reconstruction of a black hole, these images can be a way to start a conversation, educate and ignite a new passion. With the ever-increasing resolution and size of cosmological simulations and the increases in computing power of modern HPCs, we have unique opportunities to not only produce eye-catching imagery but also utilise “real-time” animations to cultivate understanding of the large scale processes in the universe that happen on distinctly non-human scales. In this talk we will delve into this intersection between art and astronomy and how it can be built upon to inspire the next generation of astronomers; specifically with the formation of a cross-discipline group, “Art X Astronomy”, to bring together specialists to produce valuable outreach products at this intersection.