Jupiter Ascending Concepts
The pieces selected here were part of a series of concept works commissioned by the Wachowskis—famed filmmakers behind classics like The Matrix, Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas—for their film Jupiter Ascending. These spectacular, sprawling images are reflective of the artist’s distinctive aesthetic, and capture the wildly imaginative style that would eventually make its way into the final film.
Dociu was the first artist brought onto the project for early visual development, where his primary prerequisite was to convey the epic, cosmic scale of the setting. The vision for the film was initially very grim and gory, but it evolved significantly throughout the development process. Along the way, creative briefs and feedback were provided by John Gaeta, the Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor best known for his work on The Matrix.
Artists in this drop
Video game art director and concept artist Daniel Dociu has had a wide-ranging career in the creative arts, spanning from years spent as the chief art director for NCsoft North America, along with stints at EA, Square Enix and ArenaNet. Born and raised in Romania, Dociu is currently based in Redmond, Washington, where he serves as the studio art director for One More Game.