“The Electric State” is an artwork created by artist Simon Stalenhag in 2017, belonging to the digital art movement and the illustration genre. This piece is part of the series known as “The Electric State.” The artwork depicts a surreal and somewhat dystopian scene characterized by the juxtaposition of natural and mechanical elements. In the foreground, a winding, wet roadway is depicted with a vintage car traveling along it, suggesting a journey or movement. On the left side of the artwork, there are lush pine trees and snowy hills. Dominating the background is a large, spherical structure adorned with the image of a cheerfully portrayed girl and the logo of the presumably fictional corporation “SENTRÉ.” The structure emanates an enigmatic, industrial aura with its smokestacks and cables, contrasting with the serene, desolate landscape around it. The artistry of Stalenhag invokes a feeling of an alternate reality where futuristic technology blends with countryside tranquility.
