Behind the Scenes on BAD STAR’s ‘Beautiful and Unsettling’ Project

The visual narrative explores the duality of identity and the hidden layers within us all. At first glance, it reveals a person, but as the image unfolds, a monstrous figure emerges, symbolising the inner struggles, fears, or untamed aspects of the self. This work invites viewers to confront the masks we wear and reflect on the complexity of human nature—both beautiful and unsettling. 

The evolution of the initial concept

These might have a flavour from some mental machine learning cyborg brain has dreamed up. But I can reassure you that they are conceived and photographed by Mr Bastard who is a human of the planet earth. And then the wizardry CGI / post production team at BAD STAR, who have digitally breathed live into this exquisite character.

The final result, reflecting on the complexity of human nature