The artwork, titled “Tales from the Loop,” was created by Simon Stålenhag in 2014. It belongs to the digital art movement and falls under the genre of illustration. The piece is part of the “Tales from the Loop” series.
In the artwork, a winter scene unfolds, dominated by a snowy path weaving through a forest landscape. A solitary child, adorned in winter clothing and gripping a stick, ambles away from the viewer and towards the horizon where a red vehicle, its headlights cutting through the dusky environment, is parked. The leafless trees on either side of the path create a somber and tranquil atmosphere, amplified by the muted purples and blues that permeate the scene. To the right, part of a building peeks into view, its structure partially visible among the bare branches, reinforcing the secluded and serene nature of the setting. The overall mood is one of quiet anticipation, as the child approaches the mysterious vehicle in the distance.
