My name is jesse and for my final major project I created a autobiographical narrative concept titled “I’ll be okay”. Inspired by linear narrative video games, for which the majority of audiences, are an escape. A world to travel to and become someone else.

Digital oil paint by Jesse Noah Byrne, showing a strong figure staring into the distance. Dark black attire and armour with long brown hair.

“I’ll be okay” follows kei traversing through a video game they have been pulled into and we feel and directly engage in their life outside of this. Seeing how troubled this person is and understanding why they wish to escape.

Pixelated portrait by Jesse Noah Byrne. The characters face cannot be well distinguished as dark colours surround them.

My goal of this project was to show how big my imagination feels within a familiar setting, using elements inspired by parts of my life and interests.

Oil paint portrait by Jesse Noah Byrne. Shown is a strong stern face with armoured clothing.

I aim to allow this character and space to be a reflection and comfort to others who may be experiencing hard times and allow us to look inwards at our own emotions.
Thank you

Oil portrait by Jesse Noah Byrne. A gothic depiction of the vampire feasting on a bloody heart. Her face depicted to be quite monstrous
Oil portrait by Jesse Noah Byrne. A gothic depiction of the vampire . feasting on a bloody Baring its fangs as intimidation. His face depicted to be quite monstrous