3D animation, 1 min 10 sec
Programs used: MAYA, ZBrush, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Premiere Pro, Arnold renderer
"Drowning" delves into the intricacies of the human experience, particularly for those navigating the delicate balance of life in a foreign land. Set against the stars that shimmer through the depths of water, a lone ethereal presence emerges, a canvas for the complexities of emotion. Adorned with the stark contrast of a spider lily, a poignant symbol of loss, and a crimson red lily, representing love's enduring presence, it embodies the juxtaposition of grief and affection that often intertwine in the human heart. Surrounding the ethereal presence, water bubbles and petals cascade, a visual symphony of emotion in flux. Bathed in a cool blue light, the scene evokes the sensation of being submerged, of grappling with the weight of emotion. Yet amidst the depths, the glow from within the spectral form's eyes speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, illuminating the path through sorrow towards the glimmering promise of hope.