In 3D

Otherworldly Alien Creatures by Zhang Chenxi

September 9, 2023

Having seen images of creatures from deep in our oceans, we’re no longer shocked by some of the wild and amazing form factors and shapes that animals can take. But for his series UNKNOWN × UNKNOWN, Zhang Chenxi pushes that envelope with his digitally rendered alien creatures.

Complex shapes and colors converge to create strange and otherworldly lifeforms, yet his color palette keeps them out of the range of creepy, to remain believable.

Rendered beautifully in programs Cinema 4D and Octane, Chenxi’s creations are pretty impressive. Via Colossal:

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Author Ben VanderVeen

Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.