Graham Johnson and Arthur Olson got together with ‘Autodesk’ in order to have a competition that essentially asked artists to create either a video or an image that is a digital render of the HIV virus. The eventual winner of the competition was Alexey Kashpersky, a Ukrainian designer that put forth an absolutely breathtaking digital render of the virus.
With such a microscopic virus, it was apparent that the render was going to need to be cast as if looking through the lens of a high-powered microscope or actually witnessing the virus from within the bloodstream. As such, Kashpersky had to first draw out his concept and then create more 3D renders using Z-Brush. The contest is a great way to not only provide some absolutely stunning renders, but to also spread more awareness about the rampant HIV virus.
Digital HIV Renders
Alexey Kashpersky’s Digital Render of the HIV Virus is Intensely Real
Trend Themes
1. Digital Virus Renders - The competition to create realistic digital renders of the HIV virus highlights the trend of using technology to visualize microscopic entities.
2. Microscopic Visualization - The use of high-powered microscopes and digital rendering techniques opens up opportunities for professionals in the field of scientific visualization.
3. Awareness Campaigns - Artistic competitions like this one create opportunities to raise awareness about important health issues, such as the HIV virus.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The field of art and design can leverage digital rendering techniques to create visually captivating representations of microscopic subjects.
2. Biotechnology - The biotechnology industry can benefit from advancements in microscopic visualization technology for research and development purposes.
3. Public Health - The public health sector can use art and design collaborations to create impactful awareness campaigns for health issues like HIV/AIDS.