See Giant Ohmu Brought to Life in Nausicaä Photo Book
Recent Studio Ghibli exhibitions have sported stunning recreations of creatures and locations from the films’ various fantastical settings. Among them are the otherworldly beings of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind—including an 8-meter-long Ohmu. Just how are these creations brought to life? A new book shows us.
Titled Creating the Toxic Jungle: Diorama modeling captured in photos, the new book takes readers through the entire process of replicating these iconic wonders. From rough sketches to stunning photos of the results, sculptor Takayuki Takeya shows readers how he brought Hayao Miyazaki‘s vision to life.
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Takeya, who was also the monster designer for Shin Godzilla, goes deep into his process in the 152-page photobook. Readers can peruse rough sketches with the artist’s handwritten notes, on-site photos of the construction and setup process, and atmospheric pictures of the finished sculptures:
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Creating the Toxic Jungle: Diorama modeling captured in photos is now on sale through the Tokuma Shoten website. The works themselves will continue to tour Japan as part of the ongoing Animage and Ghibli Exhibition.
Source: Comic Natalie
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