Artem Chebokha’s “Far Lands” (previously featured) is a mesmerizing illustration series that vividly captures a world teetering on the brink of reality and fantasy. Drawing from inspirations as varied as the American March to the West and long-lost ancient civilizations, Chebokha weaves a tale of exploration and wonder. Through each piece, she constructs ethereal landscapes that whisper the secrets of unknown territories, offering viewers a glimpse into a reality where history and imagination intertwine. The 1910s serve as the backdrop, allowing these illustrations to unfold in a time where the world held just enough mystery to ignite the fires of curiosity and adventure. Each scene conveys a quiet elegance, inviting onlookers to lose themselves in a narrative that treads the delicate balance between the past’s echo and the present’s mystery.
Set against this time of exploration and discovery, “Far Lands” transports us to regions filled with enigmatic ruins and wondrous natural phenomena. Chebokha’s art skillfully captures the essence of pioneers and intrepid scientists as they push the boundaries of known landscapes, stepping into lands shrouded in antiquity’s whispers. Her illustrations are a vibrant tapestry of vivid colors and intricate detail, each frame an invitation to delve deeper into the unknown. At times haunting and other times breathtakingly beautiful, these visual tales echo the spirit of pioneering explorers, revealing worlds that seem to hover just on the other side of the horizon, forever waiting to be unveiled. Chebokha’s work is not merely artistic expression but an exploration itself, urging us all to seek out the stories hidden in the shadows of history.
For several years I wanted to come up with a coherent series for myself, in which I could implement some of my ideas, combining the concept art of locations (and characters maybe) and illustrations, experimenting with media and getting new experiences. And at the same time also tell some story. I wanted to create a world that I Could explore, travel in and learn something new for myself. These are the first works from such a series, which I called “Far lands” In short, this is a story about explorers, scientists and enthusiasts, pioneers of unknown lands filled with a certain mystery of antiquity. The ruins of civilizations lost in eternity and strange natural phenomena, horroble Creatures and just beautiful places. The conditional time of action is the 1910s. Welcome to “Far lands”.
Artem Chebokha
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