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Maxim Zhestkov
Maxim Zhestkov is a London-based digital artist and designer.[1][2] His significant style includes using spheres as a universal medium that represents blocks in complex structures,[3] such as 'emotions, behaviors, thought processes, relationships, life, planets and the universe.'[4] Early life and educationBorn and raised in Ulyanovsk, Maxim got into digital illustration and video games as a child.[5] He studied architecture and graphic design at Ulyanovsk State University.[6] WorkAs a designer, Zhestkov worked on commissions for Google, Ford,[7] Microsoft, Adobe,[8] MTV, Nokia,[9] Adidas,[10] UEFA,[citation needed] BMW.[11] In his art practice, he aims to 'create a universal visual language that combines design, architecture, and computer graphics.' Using realistic digital simulations that are based on real-world physics,[12] Zhestkov explores algorithms made by nature and humanity. In his work, the artist imagines different scenarios of the future, such as computing devices integrated into architecture in his film Computations[13] or artificial intelligence controlling its own evolution in Artificial Organisms.[14] Another theme present in his oeuvre is the examination of natural forces and patterns.[15][16] Working with the medium of Virtual reality, Zhestkov created project Modules[17] that became a VR Awards 2023 Finalist as VR Experience of the Year.[18] Screenings and exhibitions
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