Creator Biography
Eseraele (Izzy) Teklemariam is an LA based multidisciplinary artist artist with a creative journey that started in he honed his skills in painting, sculpting, and architectural design. After moving to the United States, Izzy found the digital medium as a new creative frontier and spent many years in academia studying animation at Cal State Los Angeles and filmmaking at the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts. In the last few years, Izzy extended his pursuit in design and motion graphics while working with notable companies like Hulu, FX, and Apple where he currently works as a Frameworks designer.
Aside from his devotion to the arts, Izzy’s proudest achievement is Imaginarium Academy. A blueprint for a creative academy rooted in the philosophy of kindness, early exposure, and a belief that every person deserves the opportunity to reach their full creative potential.
Artist Statement
Art, in its unique capacity, serves as a true keeper of time. Bridging the gap between the present and the past and allowing us to immerse ourselves in the emotions that once vitalized those who came before us.
My creative process goes beyond merely relishing in nostalgia. I see a great potential in redefining the digital art space through a classical lens. Blending the craftsmanship of traditional mediums with the limitless possibilities of technology, and allowing for a harmonious and timeless fusion that resonates with contemporary audiences.
By embracing both the future and the past, I endeavor to unveil a diverse range of perspectives and narratives that transcend time and inspire a newfound appreciation for the interconnectedness of art, history, and our collective past.
Memnon
An action-adventure game based on the story of an African King’s journey to the Trojan War.
Log-Line: After the death of Hector, am Aethiopian King sets on a long journey to bring an end to the Trojan war.
“To Troy no hero came of nobler line or, if of nobler, Memnon it was thine”
Homer, “The Odyssey” 800 BC
Game Stages Overview
Chapter 01: Aethiopia
Chapter 02: Butcher of Troy
Chapter 03: Battle of Wind and Serpents
Chapter 04: Garden of Earthly Delights
Chapter 05: Poseidon
Chapter 06: Love in Nubia
Chapter 07: Tartarus
Chapter 08: Arrival
Chapter 09: Cloud of Spears
Chapter 10: Ascension
Character References
Our character design is inspired by afrofuturist depictions of african traditional styles. While
Environment References
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Music
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Comps
ASASSINS CREED
Budget: 80M
Units Sold: 10M
Cost: $70/Unit
Copyright Claimant: Eseraele Teklemariam
Copyright: PAu4-054-200
Effective Date of Registration: October 14, 2020
Registration Decision Date: December 14, 2020GOD OF WAR
Budget: 200M
Units Sold: 10M
Cost: $70/Unit
GHOST OF TSUSHIMA
Budget: 150M
Units Sold: 10M
Cost: $70/Unit
ASASSINS CREED:
Lifetime Series Unit Sales in Millions
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
INTEREST IN MEMNON!
Title of Work: “Aethiopis: Untold Epics of Black Excellence"
Year of Completion - 2020
Author: Imaginarium LLC
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