Gahkuen Link is an anime hack and slash single-player game where you fight robots in an arena. You play as 2 first year students at a fighting school where they learn to hone their unique skills. My main task this semester was to translate the theme ‘origami’ (the art of folding paper) to VFX, combat skills and a fitting original character.

Artist statement

I’m a 3D artist focused on VFX and shaders. I’m fascinated by the bridge between 2D and 3D. For example, how to translate the liveliness of 2D images to a 3D object. Or how to make a 3D something look 2D. It’s the kind of puzzle I enjoy working on.

Ambitions

I would like to work at a place where I’m encouraged to keep learning and growing as a technical artist. Because it turns out time and time again, the more you learn, the more you know how much there is to learn and it’s an exciting experience.

Learned during the studies

I’ve picked up the good habit to document my process while I’m working on it. This way it’s not only easier for me to reflect on it later, but also to show my workflow to others which could be handy for potential recruiters who want to learn how I work.

List of publications / exhibitions / prices / concerts / shows etc.

Itch.io: https://showie.itch.io/
Artstation: https://showiegau.artstation.com/