Wayang Dhalang.

"Wayang Dhalang" (translated: "Shadow Puppeteer") is an incredibly personal project for me, inspired by my father's love for these puppets. This project's aim was to use the technical skills that I've learned in Gnomon School of Visual Effects to produce a piece that pays homage to traditional craftsmanship.
These Dhalangs are revered as artists and spiritual leaders, they are storytellers, weaving epic tales behind a translucent screen. In a way, it mimics my tale, as I hope to weave stories through my own digital screen.

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Modeled in Zbrush and Maya
Clothing Simulation in Marvelous Designer
Textured in Maya and Mari
Rendered in V-ray Maya
Composited in Nuke