This project was a product of my own fascination with Hollow Knight, and prompted by one of my teachers at university (who I was very happy to find was also a fan). The idea was to create concepts for a Hollow Knight DLC, cleaving close to the source material while also adding in my own interpretations of the lore, themes and style.

 

The idea of creating something like this for Hollow Knight had been rattling around in my mind for a long time before actually sitting down to draw anything. I first played Hollow Knight in my first year at university after it was recommended to me by my flatmate. They had a whiteboard on their door, on which was written a quote from the game: I inquired as to what it was from, and they told me. I went and bought the game, sat down to play it, and looked up at my clock to see that four hours had passed. Suffice to say, I was hooked.

 

I recorded the process of my conceptualization in a 'visual essay' style, on the advice of my teacher. I'm very glad I did, as I feel it is both pleasant to look back on, and fairly comprehensive as to my thought processes. I hope that it is a good read for you, and that Hollow Knight: Silksong comes soon!