to the last journey

by Max Mitenkov

The foggy place depicted in this artwork is extremely unique. In addition to the huge clearing and path in the middle, where a hiker can be seen, we can also observe an irregular shape resembling the moon. The object looks like a machine or a strange space station, as shapes reminiscent of buildings, pipes, antennas, cables protrude from it. Is the wanderer heading toward it? If so, why? The fog impairs judgment. The only thing that can be a hint is the title – “To the last journey.”

Using a surrealistic addition, the artist has created an interesting thought-provoking image. With this treatment, it opens up many avenues of interpretation for the viewer, who can immerse himself in the image and invents his own stories.

2,60 ETH

digital artist / illustrator

Max Mitenkov is a Minsk-based illustrator and artist. He studied advertising design at Minsk University. He became interested in illustration on his own and decided to educate himself in this direction. He started working as a freelance illustrator in 2005. His works have appeared in advertisements, publications, and on book covers, including those of HarperCollins Publishing House. In 2012, he received the Special Jury Award at the 6th SICAF’12 International Digital Cartoon Contest, Seoul, Korea. He has repeatedly participated in exhibitions, the most recent being the European art fair NFT Crypto Art Island.

In his artworks, he expresses his vision of the world through an atmosphere of surrealism. The post-apocalyptic motif recurs more than once in his works, emphasized by the gray color palette, which he also uses frequently. The artist strongly focuses on the mood that emanates from his works. Often it has a vanitative character.