Donglu Yu

Canada

Donglu Yu is a digital artist who has over 14 years of experience as a senior Concept Artist in the entertainment industry. She has worked on several high-profile projects, including video games such as Assassin's Creed Brotherhood/III/Black Flag/Valhalla, Farcry 4, and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, as well as the 2019 film, Lion King.

Donglu was born in China and raised in Canada, which has allowed her to appreciate and draw inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures. Since childhood, she has explored various traditional art forms and mediums, including oil painting, watercolor, and sketching. Despite her diverse interests, Donglu has been particularly drawn to the Cyberpunk universe, where the blend of high technology and urban decay creates a uniquely fascinating aesthetic. Donglu's passion for Cyberpunk and traditional Oriental aesthetics is evident in her extensive portfolio. Through her art, she invites viewers to join her on a journey through a world that is both familiar and otherworldly.


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Contemplation

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Standing high on the skybridge, I can feel how this metropolis becomes so vividly alive in the night. The delicious smell from the food stand, the laughter of lovers and the distant traffic sound all make me enjoy this beautiful neon night. Through the flying jelly fishes, I can feel her looking at me. I can't take my eyes away from her dreamy gaze, as if it is telling me softly her story buried in the past. I can almost hear her whispering through the gentle breeze, what a beautiful encounter on a tranquil night like this.

technique

3d

format

landscape

duration

01:18

year

2021

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