“The Electric State,” created by Simon Stalenhag in 2017, belongs to the digital art movement and falls under the genre of illustration. It is part of the series also named “The Electric State.”
The artwork portrays a futuristic and somewhat dystopian landscape, dominated by a striking spherical structure prominently featuring the logo and name “SENTRE.” The structure is weathered and adorned with a faded painting of a person surrounded by pigeons, giving a sense of a once-glorious past. It is situated in a snowy, wintry environment flanked by trees and rugged terrain. A lone car travels on a winding road towards the sphere, emphasizing a sense of isolation and silent foreboding. The scene’s coloration is muted, dominated by shades of blue and grey, suggesting coldness and perhaps melancholy. The meticulous digital illustration captures a poignant blend of high technology and human desolation, characteristic of Stalenhag’s evocative storytelling style.
