Futuristic Aesthetics Through the Eyes of Digital Artist Morten Lasskogen

Tell us what you do and your beginnings.

I’m a digital artist specializing in 3D art and visual storytelling.
I first became interested in art through photography, which taught me how to see and manipulate light. Later, I became fascinated by the limitless possibilities of 3D and digital creation.

I was captivated by how light can transform spaces, evoke memories, and stir emotions. Over time, that fascination grew into a deeper exploration of how light can be a language in itself, shaping the atmosphere of my work and inviting viewers into emotional landscapes.

What does your work aim to say?

I aim to create emotional spaces — quiet places where viewers can feel something undefined but real. Through light, texture, and form, I want to suggest emotions rather than dictate them. My work isn’t about clear narratives, but about creating a sense of presence and emotional truth.

Where do you find inspiration for your art?

Inspiration comes from everywhere and everything. It comes from moments where light and place come together to spark an emotion. It could be the lonely beauty of an empty street at dusk, the way fog blurs everything into mystery, or the warmth of a sunbeam cutting through a cold space.

I’m drawn to these small emotional triggers that light reveals.

Could you give us some insight into your creative process?

My process is very intuitive. It often begins with a vague feeling or a visual idea — a certain light, a mood, a strange object. From there, I sketch or roughly build 3D scenes, focusing first on composition and lighting.

I treat it a bit like photography: setting the scene, framing, adjusting the mood. Once the visual foundation is solid, I fine-tune textures, add subtle details, and let the atmosphere guide the final expression.

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