3D & CGI

NOCTURNE

A study of light, tension and unfamiliar forms.

CLIENT

Personal exploration

ROLE

Art Direction, 3D & Motion

DELIVERABLES

Visual studies, Stills

YEAR

2026

THE IDEA

THE IDEA

Nocturne explores how light can give a simple form an unsettling presence. Sculptural objects, restrained movement and deep red highlights create a world that feels both familiar and unknown.

Nocturne explores how light can give a simple form an unsettling presence. Sculptural objects, restrained movement and deep red highlights create a world that feels both familiar and unknown.

BEHIND THE PROJECT

01 / THE BRIEF

Create a character-led visual study that feels playful at first glance and slightly unsettling on a second look. Build a recognizable silhouette through light, contrast and restrained detail.

02 / THE APPROACH

I explored oversized proportions, dark reflective surfaces and sharp red highlights. Close crops emphasize the face and sculptural form, while quieter abstract studies test the same atmosphere through material and light.

03 / THE OUTCOME

A WORLD,
BROUGHT TOGETHER.

A cohesive set of character portraits and material studies, connected by deep shadows and an electric red palette. The work establishes a visual direction for future motion and interactive experiments.

CONCEPT, DESIGN & ART DIRECTION — ALEX VALE

NEXT PROJECT

SOFT MACHINES

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