The Empty Man - Concept Art

Back in 2016, I was honored to be recommended by Alec Gillis, which led to my collaboration with director David Prior in bringing the Empty Man to life. Guided by David's notes, I assumed the role of designing and sculpting the cave skeleton and making contributions to the ''manifestation'' creature.

In brief, I had to come up with a menacing figure that could pass as a vagrant but is actually a supernatural entity comprised of guilt, grief and death, all wrapped up in a silhouette that has iconic power and archetypal weight. It had to be truly frightening that feels at once familiar yet unique.

Read more about my design-process and inspirations: https://www.behance.net/gallery/132099929/The-Empty-Man-Concept-Art?tracking_source=project_owner_other_projects

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