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Imaginary Places for Mundane Activities: Works by Max Guther

June 19, 2018 by Mariabruna Fabrizi Leave a Comment

Max Guther is a German illustrator who constructs imaginary worlds through axonometric projections. His images usually depict details from urban views or building corners. While appearing realistic at a first glance, they suddenly reveal their digital fabrication, mostly executed through 3D and Photoshop and a palette of pastel colors.

The angles of view and the use of visual tricks to reveal the interior of the constructed realities echoes classic video-game interfaces such as the ones of SimCity or The Sims. Realistically portrayed human figures inhabit the scenes while engaging in mundane activities, paradoxically conferring the scenes a surreal vibe.

 

Illustrations for Space 10’s lecture series ’Designing for Shared Living’:

 

 

 

From the series ‘Secret Memorials’:

 

 

 

From the series ‘Theme park’:

All images © Max Guther

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