JINX ARCANE
Despite not being initially familiar with the characters from Arcane: League of Legends by Riot Games, I was deeply impressed by the story of Powder and her dramatic, painful transformation into Jinx — the embodiment of madness in animated art form. It was important not only to create a portrait of Jinx but also to capture her character, energy, and mood using various artistic approaches. Working on this project gave me the opportunity to explore and express the complex emotional states of the character through my own style. For me, it was an exploration of both the visual and psychological aspects of the character.
I didn’t want to create just a portrait; I aimed to build a visual embodiment of her personality. Through sharp lines, jagged forms, and abrupt transitions, I sought to reflect the dynamism and chaos that define her character.
What started as a visual experiment quickly evolved into something much more meaningful.
I became deeply fascinated by the idea of portraying Jinx’s inner world not through narrative, but through form, rhythm, and material.
I dove into a search for expressive solutions that could reflect her
rebellious nature — from aggressive shapes and torn textures to bold contrasts and raw aesthetics.
In the trailer, I saw a poster showing Jinx as a fugitive. That became the starting point for a new series of works.I began imagining how such posters mightlookin my own interpretation — and that’s how the idea for a “wanted” poster–style series was born.
I spent a long time searching for the right typeface — testing countless styles. Trying to find the balance between expression and the series’ aesthetic. In the end, I decided the text should look as if it were sprayed through a stencil.
The main idea was to create a series of posters that looked like they were made in a rush within the world of the series.
No precision or perfection — just rawness, speed, and a sense of carelessness.
Then I started adding various elements to the posters — blue paint overlays, spray lines, and Jinx’s signature monkey symbol applied through a stencil.
Collage Style: Another Layer of Chaos
I've always loved this style: the mix of torn textures, rough paper, and careless brushstrokes.
It opens up endless possibilities for experimentation and allows me to convey the essence of chaos through layers and details.
To create the textures, I used literally everything: scanned paper, added paint and
spray elements, and integrated assets from my own GIF animations.
The process was chaotic, but incredibly engaging.
It felt like a return to the roots of my love for textures and physical materials — transforming them into a digital foundation.
