By
Aaron Rolfe
Piece description from the artist
"Voyage to Cascadia" Another addition to my illustrative series "Among The Stars"
Cascadia, a world very much like our own. Nestled safely in a nebula, obscured from view, isolated from the wider galaxy.
A young world still enveloped by the safety of the stellar nursery that birthed it, never the less already teaming with life.
As we look down upon this Eden, could there be curious eyes looking up at the visitor to their skies.
Or perhaps there is a reason this world is hidden, The cosmos holds wonders beyond imagination, but nature is capable of horrors that could freeze our souls.
Are we ready for what awaits us in the void?
The inspiration for this piece was simply a feeling of uncertainty, brought on by observing the stars. I was entranced by what could be out there, and what secrets are obscured from us, limited by the technology of our time so much of existence is beyond our reach. But then, perhaps we are better off. Maybe some secrets are better off unknown. That is the risk of exploration, what is discovered is not easily hidden. We may not always like what we find.
Aaron Rolfe, a prolific artist & versatile creative.
Born & raised in the south of England Aaron showed a keen interest in the arts from a young age and began drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil to paper, spending his youth depicting surreal scenes from worlds beyond our own. He found it was the best way he could communicate with the world.
Growing up near the Jurassic coast Aaron was inspired by the stunning natural formations and the storied past they contained, as well as humanity’s march of progress as the new millennium dawned.
After discovering Humanism in his formative years he decided to make the advancement of mankind, and our place in the vast cosmos a central theme in his work. He hoped to depict what we are capable of when working together toward a better future.
After finishing his school career, he decided to hone his creative skills and discover what industry he fit into by enrolling at The Arts University Bournemouth working towards a diploma in the arts. After graduating he enrolled again at the Arts University Bournemouth studying for a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography and film production.
In 2020 Aaron decided to move to London, the beating heart of England's creative worlds, pursuing a career as a freelance Illustrator and concept artist for film & television.
To date, Aaron has found moderate success creating artwork for Science fiction publications in the United States and England, as well as crafting concept art for various independent film projects from around the globe.
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