My final project is the culmination of this. ‘DROUGHT’ stands to interpret vampiric myth and legend in such a way as to remove the problematic elements found in its origins. I’m deeply interested in the way in which audiences digest and understand narratives, and also the way in which creator’s inject internal bias and encodings unto their work – this has led me to a greater perception of my work within the eyes of my viewers. I’m always aiming for a greater understanding of the world around me, both through my art and my own self-reflection.

BA Games Art & Design work by Jack Kinsley-Smith showing key art of a rotting knight stepping towards the camera. ‘DROUGHT’ is written across the canvas.
BA Games Art & Design work by Jack Kinsley-Smith showing an enemy design inspired by ancient and late middle age North African, Ottoman, and Mediterranean design motifs.

As a creative my passion lies within the development and conceptualisation of worlds and environments. I’m always striving to create compelling and immersive scenes for players to explore, owing to my deep love of immersive sims and old school RPG’s. I’m also strongly invested in the creation of diverse stories, along with considerations of how real-world cultures and peoples are represented through the medium of games.

BA Games Art & Design work by Jack Kinsley-Smith showing a Japanese castle set against a background of a cyberpunk city.
BA Games Art & Design work by Jack Kinsley-Smith showing a portrait in the style of Arkane studio’s Dishonoured.
BA Games Art & Design work by Jack Kinsley-Smith showing a shop front, along with callouts of the entrance and alleyway, including the 3D model used to paintover.