Realm is an exploration of impossible, imaginary worlds inhabited by monstrous monolithic structures.

The piece is inspired by the vivid cover art of classic Sci-Fi novels produced by the likes of John Schoenherr and Richard M. Powers. They managed to capture the essence of complex universes and storylines in one image. If only we could turn the first page of this piece.

Through textures and 3D raymarching, unearthly landscapes are created. The interaction of colour blending emulates millennia of erosion by alien weather conditions to reveal vibrant strata. While contrasting geometric monoliths cast huge shadows across the land. Peculiarly, these are the only things that cast shadows in this strange place. Burnt into the rock by a lonely sun this planet orbits.

This project is part of the Strange Skies group show with Dawn Contemporary on Alba.art