David Ariew
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About the Artist
David Ariew is a 3D artist known for hypnotic infinite mirror animations and immersive environments that evoke serenity, wonder, and surrealism. His work has been showcased at The Sphere, Sotheby’s, Phillips, Artechouse, Load Gallery, and Beeple’s grand opening exhibition. He headlined Digital Art Fair Asia in Hong Kong with an immersive solo exhibition and collaborated directly with Zedd on 1685: Immersive at Artechouse.
Ariew’s collaborations span fine art and music, including The Road Ahead with painter Jia Aili and visuals for artists such as BTS, Drake, Katy Perry, Travis Scott, Cardi B, Calvin Harris, Kali Uchis, Eric Prydz, and Anyma. Alongside his artistic practice, he is an educator whose tutorials and courses have helped thousands of artists develop their skills in 3D animation.
About the Work
Axis Mundi transforms the Hobart Building into a luminous realm of crystalline snowflakes and mirrored halls. Beginning deep inside a crystal, the journey unfolds around an angelic figure whose touch brings the surrounding world to life. As she takes flight, she spreads light through the mirrored architecture, awakening more of the realm in her wake. The journey culminates in an ascent through a vast constellation of illuminated snowflakes.