The artwork, titled “Mutant Year Zero” by Simon Stalenhag, was created in 2015 and belongs to the Digital Art movement. It is characterized as an illustration.
In the artwork, a barren landscape dominated by dry grasses, scattered remnants of machinery, and dilapidated structures is presented. In the foreground, a lone figure equipped with survival gear stands, surveying the scene with a firearm in hand. Surrounding this figure are what appear to be robotic creatures, collapsed and in varying states of disrepair. The scene is overlooked by towering coniferous trees and broken billboards, hinting at the remnants of a once thriving but now decimated civilization. Strikingly, rainbow-colored beams emanate from a source in the distance, creating an anachronistic contrast with the otherwise post-apocalyptic scenery. The artwork reflects a blend of sci-fi and dystopian elements, capturing a moment of desolation, mystery, and subtle technological remnants in a haunting and evocative manner.
