3D character artist JM challenges typical CG beauty standards through bizarre facial sculptures that embody a concept known as 'eye-pleasing ugliness.' These characters showcase emotionally charged human expressions that are simultaneously comically absurd and unsettling. Each sculpting session takes three hours, with potential for animated shorts showcasing these models. The fascination with the grotesque speaks to a primal curiosity about human beauty's nuances and imperfections, encouraging a fresh perspective in the digital art realm.
Rather than chase the usual CG beauty standards, JM leans hard into what they call "eye-pleasing ugliness," crafting distorted, emotionally charged human expressions that are both comically absurd and deeply unsettling.
Ugliness, especially in stylised art, can trigger the same intrigue as horror, satire, or dark humour. These exaggerated features and uncanny forms challenge our expectations of human beauty.
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