Nygilia, also known as fantasy future gyal, is a mixed-media artist that specializes in blending 2D & 3D styles into experimental visuals. She uses Virtual Reality and combines it with illustration, photography, and animation. Her NFT art embodies the inspiration of Afrofuturism by reflecting abstraction and fantasy.
As she creates her art, storytelling is a big factor. Nygilia uses her experience from playing video games, such as series like "Final Fantasy" and "Legend of Zelda", to heighten the depth of character design. Nygilia's love for African and Asian Art is very much relevant to her craft.
Alongside her artwork, she is experienced in branding, social media content creation, art direction, and creative design. Nygilia has assisted on projects for clients such as NBA, Robinhood, MAC, and Disney.
Projects
- GratefulA small collaboration project that reflects our own visions of what 2020 gave us. Everyone has their own perspective of life. Cheers to the new year and let 2021 be the next steps into brighter days. We have art to always keep going and making a difference. Artists: RJ Ivey (Represented by Project Leader, Nygilia McClain) Indeg Cameron Susheel Basra Charlie Jenkins Phillip Gallant
- BLACK IS...“BLACK IS...” is a brand platform concept to support the importance of Afro visual identities and to encourage conversation, illumination, and the reflection of experiences. IG: nygi_designs_ Image and video credit: Pexels *Credit of all artists located on my Instagram posts for "Black is..."*
- Nike "Covid-19" Advert ConceptEdited clips together to create a surreal and motivational approach to Covid-19. Stay safe. I do not own rights to the Nike logo, slogan, music, or the clips. This is just a concept approach for video editing and portfolio development. Video Clips Credit (IG Handle): @pexels @cottonbro @pixabay @oleg.magni @trtdigital @bk_advtravlr @melodyjacob1 @adailtoncn @aleks.magnusson @kellymlacy @oneshotphotography.co @tea_for_taryn @mixkit_co Free videos, Gustavo Fringe, Bhargava Marripati, Pressmast
- Photo-IllustrationEdited, Designed, and Illustrated photographs from Pexels. I used the work of artists below and enhanced their look, using futuristic and mixed media features. Photographers IG: @ mwabonje_ @ brestonkenya @ wallace_chuck_ @ sh.vets @ vividdportraits @ ezekixl @ pmboakye @ shademgmt @ moh_mckenzie
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Projects credited in
- any segment magazine issue 01 previewDuring a time where recognition for artists is becoming harder and harder, even when the market is saturated with such talented people, I decided to create a side project in order to give people wider recognition and deserving publicity associated with their fabulous work, a project that included a celebration of the modern art world and all the perceivable delights that come with it. It was also started in support of charity, for those who may be suffering the most at this moment. In the first52
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Work history
Junior CreativeMediaMonks
- New York, United StatesFull Time
Working remotely for Media Monks Team. Assisting the lead creatives and directors in concept development, designs, and interactivity for projects.
Skills
- 2D Animation
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Digital Arts
- Branding Design
- Creative Storytelling
- Virtual Reality
- Illustration
- Video Art
- Premiere Pro
Education
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Animation MANorthumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Learning 2D frame animation and VR design.
Awards
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"Forging the Future" AR ExhibitionDakar Biennal
Featured Artist & Curator for Dakar Biennal Showcase.S
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SuperRare "Africa Day" ExhibitionSuperrare
Featured Artist in Exhibition and selected as a creative for the SR platform.+ Show more