June Calvo [2024] HELL CITY and SWAMP CREATURES

In the year 2248, Hong Kong, China, has transformed into a cyberpunk metropolis divided by social classes. A corrupted government, lead by an AI, rules the almost apocalyptic Island where Hell City is located.

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡

PROXY HF200 is an advanced AI robot with a humanoid appearance. 

PROXY (authorized substitute to act on behalf of another person, machine or entity)

It was invented to be the city's guardian. But far from reality, its system was corrupted with the constant hunger of power. She relies on murder, corruption, human trafficking, or whatever she has to do to follow her beliefs. It is equipped with immense computational power which allows her to control the threads of the city like a mother spider in her net. Regardless of its immoral ways, she is still believed to be the saviour by the high class and worship like a goddess.

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I also sculpted a bust 3D version of it in Blender. I imagine this to be a possible memorial that could be seen in Hell City.

KEYFRAME (draft)

I decided to illustrate what a high class political meeting would look like. I started with a basic blocking in Blender and then continued working on it in Photoshop. 

This project was about creating your own creatures by mixing animals: a prey and a predator. Also had to create the environment they would live in.

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I got very inspired by moray electric eels for the predator. I wanted to give it that sticky-wet skin but also make him terrestrial, like crocodiles for example. I ended up giving it a bigger structure on the front, keeping it thin towards the end so he could seem like a slippery swimmer while also looking imposing. 

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For the prey, I planned on doing the exact opposite, but also complement it in a way. I went for cervids and mixed the majestic with the creepy. It ended up having long legs to walk comfortably along swamps but a thin structure to keep that vulnerable feeling in touch. Its hair texture and length have a lot to do with his survivability, it helps him get camouflaged around the dense swamp flora.

𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

In the dark swamp, ancient bones lie tangled in moss, whispering secrets of forgotten creatures. The hidden eyes of predators stalk their unsuspecting prey, a delicate balance of survival echoing through the dense flora.

༻ SPECIAL THANKS ༺

Thanks to the concept art team of FX Animation, to my amazing classmates and to my family and partner for always supporting me.

Also THANK YOU for taking the time to check my work!