The artwork, titled “Things from the Flood,” was created by artist Simon Stålenhag in 2016. It belongs to the art movement of Digital Art and falls within the genre of illustration. This piece is part of a series also named “Things from the Flood.”
The artwork presents a desolate scene set in a snowy, wintry landscape. Dominating the composition are two large, dilapidated mechanical structures, resembling abandoned futuristic machinery or spacecraft, partially buried in the frost and snow. A winding road leads the viewer’s gaze through the image, with its icy surface reflecting the cold, somber atmosphere. In the distance, a few birds can be seen flying, adding to the sense of isolation and abandonment. The muted color palette, dominated by shades of white, gray, and muted greens, enhances the bleak and mesmerizing ambiance of the scene. This evocative piece blends elements of science fiction with a stark, almost post-apocalyptic aesthetic, characteristic of Stålenhag’s distinctive illustrative style.
