Where the Quiet Things Live.
A conceptual illustration series exploring the surreal mechanics of identity. Each piece visualises the hidden worlds, processes and symbols that live beneath the human surface. The work blends realism, stylisation and cinematic lighting to create internal spaces that feel tactile, unsettling and strangely familiar.
SKILLS: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT | ILLUSTRATION | COLOUR EXPLORATION | CHARACTER DESIGN
CLIENT: MYSELF
The Ear
Echo Chamber
A tiny performer hides within the ear canal, symbolising the voices we listen to, whether they are influences, internal critics or external noise. The illustration explores themes of perception, attention and distortion, using stylised anatomy as a stage. A monochrome green palette evokes memory, subconscious signals and the quiet persistence of inner sound.
The Ladder
Internal Repair
A glimpse into the quiet labour of self-maintenance, where small figures climb a ladder into the hollow of the throat, suggesting repair, excavation and introspection. The composition plays with scale and vulnerability, exploring identity as a construct that requires continual upkeep. A warm copper palette evokes heat, emotion and underlying internal tension.
The Jar
Containment / Observation
A figure is suspended within a transparent container, caught between preservation and captivity. The piece explores emotional stasis and the sensation of being observed from outside oneself, examining the tension between containment and introspection. Glow and grain create a laboratory-like, dreamlike atmosphere, while a yellow-green palette introduces a sense of unease and ambiguity.
