"Odysseys" is all about diving into a mix of cool digital vibes and a splash of old-school storybook magic. Imagine flipping through your favorite childhood adventure book, but with a twist—there's a bit of a pixel party going on. It's like these pieces are little puzzles, maps of epic tales that happened once upon a time, captured in a single frame. Think of it as a snapshot of a whole adventure from start to finish, with every corner holding a piece of the action.

Each artwork is kind of like a treasure map or a game level that's already been played through. You can zoom into any part of the picture and spot different bits of the story—maybe a fierce battle here, a wild discovery there. It's like having a bird's-eye view of a whole world of tales, all squished into one vibrant, living scene.

The cool thing about these pieces? They're a mix of old and new. You've got pixels and glitches that might remind you of video games, mashed up with these swirly waves that could totally belong in a Van Gogh painting. But let's not stop there. Imagine those waves carrying a bit of that serene, intricate beauty you find in Japanese byōbu panels or estampes—those stunning artworks that tell a story all on their own. It's this blend that's all about sparking that feeling of nostalgia, like a nod to the fun, colorful, and sometimes chaotic stories that filled our heads as kids.

I'm not trying to spell out a specific message with the digital and organic bits clashing and mingling in my work. It's more about creating something that looks cool and feels a bit nostalgic, something that makes you think of adventures and stories in a new way.

What I really hope is that when you check out these pieces, you'll start seeing your own stories in them. I've set the stage with these algorithms and designs, but it's up to you to fill in the blanks. Maybe you'll see a piece and think, "Hey, that looks like the secret forest from that game I loved," or "That totally reminds me of the pirate stories I used to dream about." Or maybe you'll catch a hint of that tranquil, detailed vibe you get from Japanese art, making the story even richer. That's the goal—making art that's not just mine but becomes a bit of yours too.

Florian Zumbrunn

Odysseys #13

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Florian Zumbrunn

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Rathian's Chase

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