Vacades

South Korea

Timo Helgert, also known as Vacades, is a German artist and creative director based in Seoul, whose practice bridges the worlds of art, technology, and emotion. Through his studio Vacades, he creates immersive digital experiences that blend 3D design, CGI, AI, and mixed reality, transforming everyday spaces into poetic reflections of calm and beauty. His work is rooted in the idea that digital art can be both visionary and meditative. Inspired by his childhood surrounded by nature, Timo Helgert explores the tension between the organic and the urban, the tranquil and the technological. Each of his creations evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder, translating personal memories into immersive worlds. Through this approach, he has become one of the leading voices in contemporary digital aesthetics, merging precision and emotional depth with a cinematic visual language.


As Vacades, Timo continues to push the limits of digital storytelling, crafting immersive worlds where nature, imagination, and technology coexist in perfect harmony. He leads projects across mediums, digital campaigns, installations, collaborating with global luxury brands and cultural institutions. Some of his clients include Burberry, Cartier, Hyundai, LVMH, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Tiffany & Co. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of technology have earned him international acclaim and viral recognition on social media. Winner of the Korea Design Award (1st Prize), Helgert’s work has been featured in myriad of art and culture magazines.


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Night Train - Vertical

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This series was created during the time we were all at home during Covid. We could not go outside, we could not experience our cities, and many of us felt a sense of loss. As an artist, I wanted to bring back the joy of our shared spaces. I filled familiar public places with blooming flowers, allowing people to dream again. These artworks let us experience nature through the lens of our cities, creating a peaceful moment when the media and world around us felt overwhelming. The series became widely shared during the Covid period because it reminded people of beauty, hope, and calm. I wanted to blur the line between city and nature, not as opposites, but as something that could exist together in harmony.

technique

3d

format

portrait

duration

04:00

year

2022

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