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SEÑOR EKTOR
3D animation & exhibition visuals · For Bonsaininja, Milan
An underground world brought into view.
Created for Expo 2023 Doha, The Nation of Plants was a scientific exhibition curated by Stefano Mancuso, exploring the plant world through immersive spaces and multimedia experiences.
Working with Bonsaininja in Milan, I contributed to a large entrance video installation about communication through underground root networks, and an interactive installation dedicated to the habitats of Qatar.
The challenge
For the entrance installation, the challenge was to create photorealistic roots and combine them with carefully designed lighting and animation, giving the underground network a compelling presence within the show.
The habitat scenes demanded the same attention to realism, with animated animals and simulations of water and sea bringing movement to the environments.
My contribution
I modelled and animated the roots for the entrance installation and created the accompanying infographic animation.
For the interactive habitat installation, I worked on modelling, mixed 3D and 2D animation, and post-production in After Effects. The technical development of the interactive experience was handled by a separate team at Bonsaininja.
My role: 3D modelling and animation; infographic and 2D animation; habitat visuals; post-production in After Effects.
Studio: Bonsaininja, Milan.
The Nation of Plants — Illuminated 3D roots beneath the title “Roots: the hidden part”
The Nation of Plants — Branching underground roots with glowing particles and bilingual infographics
The Nation of Plants — Qatar urban park habitat with trees, palms and interactive species markers
The Nation of Plants — Qatar coastal ecosystem with rocks, vegetation and an underwater view
The Nation of Plants — Qatar desert habitat with sandy terrain, trees and low shrubs