Arben Vllasaliu is a 3D artist and motion designer from Kosovo, now based in Basel, Switzerland. He is known for his enthralling animation artworks which simultaneously hypnotize and satisfy the mind. His artwork blends aspects of expressionism, surrealism and abstraction for a fully satiating effect. Experimental in nature, Vllasaliu style breaks boundaries and is constantly transforming: Sometimes subtle and soft, other times sharp with contrast and saturation.
Vllasliu’s creations have garnered international praise and he’s done a number of collaborations with huge names such as Justin Beiber and brands like Twitter Art House, Dr. Pepper: Canada Dry and more. He’s received multiple awards including TheWebby and TheOneShow / ADC Awards.
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Notable Sales
While this will be Vllasaliu’s MakersPlace debut, Vllasaliu’s recognizable style has gained popularity among avid collectors. His recent artwork The Jam sold 49 editions at $125 in only 2 minutes, and quickly rose in popularity with recent editions selling for $1,200 to $1,600 / edition on the secondary market.
COMPULSION 1.6
Inspired by the legendary PC game “Counter-Strike 1.6”, COMPULSION presents Vllasaliu’s take on the iconic scenes found within the game, portrayed in a completely novel, almost opposite, style and feeling. The addictive and satisfying nature of the game is expressed through a number of attention-grabbing artworks.
FEAR: Waiting 1.6
It all started at “De_Dust2”. The fear of being in this so-called “A-Ramp” spot and waiting for the enemies was definitely a nightmare. I wanted to visualize that moment, with a different and enjoyable feeling.
Editions: One
Pricing: Accepting Offers Only
* Auction ends at 6pm PST 3/25
HOSTAGES: Rescue 1.6
A second before combat. There is only one thing to do once you are inside of the most famous camp on CS_Assault.
Editions: 10
Pricing: 0.65 ETH (~$1,000)
* Final edition will be auctioned
DILEMMA: Frustration 1.6
Only legends played on this map “CS_Italy” but no one was quite sure if we had to go left or right. So, this video represents the frustration of having to decide fast!
Editions: 10
Pricing: 0.65 ETH (~$1,000)
* Final edition will be auctioned
UNBOUNDED
An exploration of the dichotomy and intersections between consistency and change, in UNBOUNDED Vllasaliu highlights the the infinite nature of consistency across multiple contexts and environments. Through the journey of rolling spheres traveling on their own path without falling or stopping, this series emphasizes that no matter the shape your journey takes, consistency is key.
Synchronized
While everything around us is out of control, we have to keep ourselves synchronized so we don’t fall.
Editions: Open Limited Edition
Pricing: $599
* Artwork will be available for purchase for 15 minutes only, from 3:30-3:45 PM PST on 3/25
The Night Owl
Working from 9 to 5 as a normal and routine job, is not Normal at all.
Editions: Open Limited Edition
Pricing: $899
* Artwork will be available for purchase for 15 minutes only, from 3:30-3:45 PM PST on 3/25
Penrose
Penrose tiling uses quadrilaterals called the “kite” and “dart”, which may be combined to make a rhombus. However, the matching rules prohibit such a combination. Both the kite and dart are composed of two triangles, called Robinson triangles.
Editions: Open Limited Edition
Pricing: $1199
* Artwork will be available for purchase for 15 minutes only, from 3:30-3:45 PM PST on 3/25
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