Introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Gabriel天光睡, I’m a junior Environment Artist. Inspired by some MMD (MikuMikuDance) works, I began learning 3D art in 2021. After working on a simulation game, I tried to build a 3D environment by myself. In 2023, I was deeply moved by the concept art “蔓蔓日茂” (Flourishing Growth) and added it to my work schedule.
“蔓蔓日茂” is the title of the concept art I chose. This Chinese idiom carries two meanings: firstly, it describes plant growth, and secondly, it refers to the improvement of knowledge and moral character. The artist built upon this idiom’s meaning to create a study room nestled among swaying tree shadows during the transition between spring and summer.
The motif “疏影” (Sparse Shadows) most often refers to the shadows of plum blossoms. The phrase “疏影画阁” (Pavilion of Painting and Sparse Shadows) depicts an exquisitely crafted pavilion with intricate carvings, bathed in dappled, sparse light. In this artwork, I aimed to approach the quiet, elegant, and serene atmosphere celebrated in traditional Chinese gardens.
Here, I must introduce the Huizhou-style architecture featured in this work: it is one of the most significant schools of traditional Chinese architecture, primarily found in Jiangxi and Anhui provinces in China. It is renowned for its distinctive white walls and dark grey tiles, and exquisite carvings.