Is that all there is to the World?

is an interactive illustration book that bridges the theme of apocalypse and self-introspection. Created primarily with black ink, each paintings call for a reflection on the social and environmental state of the Earth. Through depictions of collapsing nature and unreal characters, the book highlights the loneliness that can be felt within society. Mini-games have been designed and integrated into some of the pages to enhance immersion in the story.

By highlighting the dark humor present in the book, those actions also allow turning certain situations into games—even when they wouldn’t “normally” be seen that way.

In addition, the book is built on a branching narrative (a story-line that diverges based on the player’s decisions), transforming the reader into an active participant in the story.

About

''Cabinet of Polichinel'' is a project by Mylène Ben Osman: fine artist, illustrator, and 3D/mixed media artist based in Berlin, Germany.

The cabinet aims to present a collection of artworks and projects that may differ in their techniques of creation but always focus on similar themes such as dark nature, crumbling worlds, and the mysteries of the mind, weaving together introspection and a broader perspective on society.

While studying game design introduced her to the art of world-building and interactivity, ink painting reconnected her with a more direct and intuitive approach to creation. In both types of work, the audience is invited to explore worlds that are pleasant and disturbing at the same time. Her creations also aim to give a voice to what may be considered small, neglected, strange, or damaged in a world dominated by the big, the beautiful, the clean, and the acceptable.

The collection could be described as obscure poetry, or the art of juggling between the pleasant and the disturbing to produce mysterious pieces.

For video games & 3D art, it's this way: mylene-benosman.com/