“The Electric State,” a digital illustration by Simon Stalenhag, was created in 2017 and belongs to the art movement of Digital Art. The artwork is part of a series also titled “The Electric State.”
The artwork presents a fascinating juxtaposition of a dystopian landscape and advanced technology. It depicts a large spherical structure with the word “SENTRÉ” and an image of a person, subtly highlighted against a backdrop of an overcast sky. This structure appears to be tethered by cables and emerging from a forested area flanked by snowy terrain. A road curves through the scene, with a vehicle capturing a sense of motion and solitude in the environment. This imagery evokes themes of desolation, technological dominance, and a futuristic yet nostalgic ambiance, characteristic of Stalenhag’s unique narrative style.
