“Creating a mirage or a peaceful world in the metaverse seems like a peaceful escape when the real world has some problems that I can’t solve.”
“当现实世界有一些我无法解决的问题，在元宇宙中创造幻景或一片祥和的世界，似乎是一种平静的逃脱”
– Timo Helgert 蒂莫·赫尔格特
About artist
关于艺术家
Timo Helgert is a famous German artist recognized for his viral virtual works. His art is inspired by classical escapism and incorporates elements of current city life. Through his agency “Vacades,” which he created in 2012, he has worked with clients such as Apple, Balenciaga, Puma, and Zara. Timo is recognized for using innovative digital tools, augmented reality, and 3D design to create uplifting, escapist art. His goal is to instill optimism and tranquility in an otherwise chaotic environment. Timo’s work has appeared in Forbes, ELLE Magazine, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Facebook, and other publications.
蒂莫·赫尔格特是一位著名的德国艺术家，因其虚拟作品而闻名。他的艺术受到古典逃避主义的启发，并融入了当前城市生活的元素。通过他在 2012 年创建的代理机构“Vacades”，他与Apple、Balenciaga、Puma 和 Zara 等客户合作。Timo 因其使用创新的数字工具、增强现实和 3D 设计来创造令人振奋的逃避现实艺术而受到认可。他的目标是在原本混乱的环境中灌输乐观和平静。Timo 的作品曾出现在福布斯、ELLE杂志、梅赛德斯奔驰时装周、Facebook 和其他出版物上。
The Return of Nature
回归自然
<THE RETURN OF NATURE TRAIN>
The” The Return of Nature “ collection of works aims to capture the essence of minimalism and nature to inspire people with the beauty of nature, transport everyone throughout the world, and produce something good and inspirational. In just two days, this collection of works attracted tens of millions of followers on Instagram.
《回归自然》系列作品旨在捕捉极简主义和自然的精髓，以自然之美激发人们的灵感，将每个人运送到世界各地，并产生美好和鼓舞人心的东西。短短两天时间，这组作品就在Instagram 上吸引了数千万粉丝。
Timo Helgert returns the city to nature, depicting how the significant towns impacted by the virus would be “invaded” by nature in the form of fairytale-like surreal sceneries.
Timo Helgert 让城市回归自然，以童话般的超现实景象描绘受疫情影响的主要城市将如何被大自然“入侵”。
Imagine being in Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Shanghai’s Bund, and high-speed rail stations, all filled with daisies, bushes, and flying butterflies.
想像一下當你置身於北京的天坛、上海外滩、高铁站，而這些地方都被雏菊、灌木和飞舞的蝴蝶填满了是什么样子的。
<THE RETURN OF NATURE NEW YORK> & <THE RETURN OF NATURE MADRID>
“My goal is to create something which looks natural and organic but is secretly orchestrated to direct the attention and tell a story. My artworks are created digitally, combining various techniques. The escapist scenes are mostly based on real environments, which are either 3D scanned or fully digitally created. This allows me then to let my imagination flow and to have full control over every aspect in the scene, from the camera angle, the lighting, shadows, textures and even essentials, such as reflections.”
“我的目标是创造一些看起来自然和有机的东西，但暗中编排以引导注意力并讲述故事。我的作品是数字化创作的，结合了各种技术。逃避现实的场景大多基于真实环境，要么是 3D “
– Timo Helgert 蒂莫·赫尔格特
<THE RETURN OF NATURE PARIS> & <THE RETURN OF NATURE MILAN>
A large number and variety of flowers are incorporated into Timo Helgert‘sworks. Flowers symbolize beauty and joy, and Timo Helgert wants people to focus on the positive aspects of life rather than the unpleasant ones.
Timo Helgert的作品中融入了大量而且种类繁多的花卉。花象征着美丽和快乐，Timo Helgert希望人们关注生活的积极方面，而不是不愉快的方面。
Timo Helgert’s point of view is unique. Aside from using prominent structures from across the world as the creative backdrop, the entire image is presented through a POV lens, and going forward in one direction makes it even more immersive. He shows us the natural world and the towns where its primary “inhabitants” re-inhabit them. It serves as a timely reminder that we are visitors on Earth, not free to rule or affect the natural environment.
Timo Helgert 的观点是独一无二的。除了使用来自世界各地的突出建筑作为创意背景外，整个图像通过 POV 镜头呈现，并且朝着一个方向前进使其更加身临其境。他向我们展示了自然世界及其主要“居民”重新居住的城镇，这及时提醒我们，我们是地球上的游客，不能随意统治或影响自然环境。
Exhibition in Taipei
台北展览
The organizers of Taipei Fashion Week also asked Timo Helgert to develop the main visual in response to the five propositions of “sustainability, function, variety, cross-border, and humanity.” With the famous Taipei MRT trains and cityscape as the backdrop, he sketches a 3D wonderland of nature, complete with flying swallowtail butterflies, by revisiting Taiwan’s “Butterfly Kingdom” reputation and figuratively defining the face of Taipei Fashion Week. When the earth’s ecology evolves, another sustainable face that coexists quietly and beautifully with nature is predicted to emerge.
台北时装周的主办方邀请Timo Helgert打造主要视觉，以回应“可持续、功能、多样性、跨界和人性化”五个命题。他以著名的台北捷运列车和城市景观为背景，以飞翔的燕尾蝶为背景，勾勒出一个 3D 的自然仙境，重温台湾“蝴蝶王国”的美誉，形象地定义了台北时装周的面貌。随着地球生态的演变，预计将出现另一张与自然安静而美好共存的可持续面孔。
In contrast to past works, this time, a local team went to the MRT to photograph the surrounding environment. Based on many photographs, the artist was able to make a 3D model of the Taipei MRT. The work is also incredibly realistic, thanks to superior retouching technologies.
与以往作品不同的是，这次有当地团队前往捷运进行拍摄。根据许多照片，艺术家能够制作台北捷运的 3D 模型。得益于卓越的修饰技术，该作品也非常逼真。
“so I can imagine it, it is very natural and beautiful.”
“因此我可以想像它，是非常自然的、有美感的”
– Timo Helgert 蒂莫·赫尔格特
Several common flowers in Taiwan are also included in the film. The automobile window shows Taipei 101 and the Miramar Ferris Wheel, two Taipei landmarks, therefore, the entire piece is infused with Taiwanese regional traits.
台湾常见的几种花卉也收录在影片中。车窗展示了台北101和美丽华摩天轮这两个台北地标，因此整件作品都注入了台湾特色。
*all images and artworks belong to the artist & his representing galleries respectively
*所有图像和艺术品分别属于艺术家及其他们代表的画廊
Translation 翻译 Alice Yip
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