Looking Outwards -05

3d Computer Graphics

An artist in this field that I admire a lot is Omar Aqil. I first got to know him from his series of 3D recreations of famous Picasso paintings. Omar uses computer-generated imagery to portray three-dimensional aspects of two-dimensional drawings and represent them as renderings or animation. His works are very representative of the original paintings but with an almost cute twist because of the roundness of the three dimensional shapes he uses. I like these projects so much because they just add an extra depth to these familiar paintings and make them fun and interesting. Other than his mimicry series, Omar also has other series of portraits, products, and other sculptures that are dynamic in colour and depth. His renderings often incorporate organic aesthetic elements that contrast the “tech” feel of the piece, making the image look unreal and tangible at the same time. 

Omar Aqil