Tim Simmons has some interesting work in his portfolio. The surreal landscapes are particularly enchanting though it's somewhat disappointing that there isn't an artists' statement on his site. On an aesthetic level, I really like the blanket of artifice that the lights and extended exposure give to the natural scenes while at the same time, I can't help but think how a logo or catchphrase wouldn't look out of place within their frames.
"Upon invitation to reflect on the notion of transparency, that led me into the forest to envelop the contour of a large stone with fragments of mirror. The large stone, tucked away deep in the woods, became a reflective surface for its surroundings. In this play of splintered radiance, the rock disappears in its reflections. Because it reflects one cannot be mislead by its presence, yet we cannot seize it, rather it is the rock that reflects us."
For those of you unfamiliar with a Klein Bottle, it has the special property in that it's surface (both interior and exterior) are the same. In our universe of three dimensions, we can only come up with an approximation of a true Klein bottle.
Have a browse of the work of the CG enthusiasts at the CG Society. The technical aspect tends to be more breathtaking than the subject matter, but there is a definite sense that the medium is slowly maturing.
I've always had a soft spot for the innocent fun and snappy tempo of a good Japanese monster (Kaiju) film. I grew up with Godzilla films in technicolor on television and its appeal never vanished and to a great extent, it's retro-hyper-aesthetic has merged with my own.
