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Meet Chrigel Farner, a Swiss-born illustrator now based in Berlin, who doesn’t just draw — he builds entire worlds on paper. His art feels like what would happen if science, stories, and pure imagination all decided to throw a party together.

With roots in scientific illustration back in Zürich, Farner mixes unexpected influences: delicate Japanese woodcuts, timeless classical painting, the messy beauty of nature, and even the rhythm of music. The result? A bold style that’s instantly recognizable, brimming with energy and personality.

More info: Instagram | chrigelfarner.com

#1

Surreal otherworldly illustration blending science, mystery, and story with glowing, star-like formations in a strange landscape.

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His projects stretch from children’s books and comics to editorial work, and each piece is like a puzzle you can’t stop staring at. Works such as Pippin der Nichtsnutz and Nemorino and the Fool’s Bundle prove how easily he builds playful universes where visual chaos still makes perfect sense.

Look closely and you’ll always find something new — hidden details, playful textures, and dazzling patterns tucked into every corner. Farner’s art proves that illustration doesn’t need to be simple to be powerful. Complexity can be joyful, chaos can tell a story, and imagination can feel more real than reality itself.

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    #3

    Haunting illustration of an elderly figure with closed eyes, blending science and mystery in an otherworldly style.

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    Andrew Keir
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every wrinkle is a day well-lived.

    #4

    Surreal illustration blending science and mystery with otherworldly plants, creatures, and a figure pushing a wheelbarrow.

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    #5

    Surreal illustration of a human head with otherworldly creatures inside, blending science, mystery, and haunting art.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure there are times when the inside of my head would look like that. Probably too many such times.

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    #6

    Abstract haunting illustration blending science and mystery with rays and layered blue tones creating an otherworldly world.

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    #7

    Haunting illustration blending science, mystery, and story features a surreal skeletal figure in an otherworldly landscape.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Grinch who stole The Ghost of Christmas Future.

    #8

    Otherworldly illustration blending science and mystery shows surreal creatures in space watching a lone figure on a barren landscape.

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    #9

    Haunting illustrations blending science, mystery, and story with surreal clouds and otherworldly landscapes over a farm.

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    Haunting illustrations blending science, mystery, and story in surreal landscapes with fantastical creatures and intricate details.

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    #11

    Surreal illustration blending science and mystery depicting a large figure with a shovel in an eerie otherworldly forest.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least, he can't be that big if a cóndóm fits over his head ?

    #12

    Colorful otherworldly illustration featuring surreal horses and mysterious creatures blending science and story elements.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have killed for wallpaper like this as a child!

    #13

    Haunting illustration blending science and mystery, depicting a surreal otherworldly figure in a cosmic landscape.

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    #14

    Surreal illustration blending science and mystery with a man surrounded by animals and fantastical creatures in a cloudy sky.

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    #15

    Haunting illustration blending science and mystery shows a character with a long nose acting as a swing for a small figure.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pinocchio grew up to be an asset to the community

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    #17

    Haunting illustration blending science, mystery, and story with a giant creature battling horned beasts in an otherworldly landscape.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After defeating Godzilla, Kong decided to go for the challenge of multiple opponents.

    #18

    Haunting illustration of a bat hanging upside down in an otherworldly world blending science, mystery, and story.

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    #19

    Haunting illustrations blending science, mystery, and story featuring otherworldly characters in a vibrant forest setting.

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    #20

    Haunting illustration of a creature covered in colorful stones, blending science, mystery, and otherworldly story elements.

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    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How I felt when I had Chicken Pox at 10yo.

    #21

    Haunting illustrations of otherworldly beings blending science, mystery, and story in a surreal, smoky environment.

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    #22

    Haunting illustrations blending science and mystery featuring whimsical characters in a lush garden with a castle backdrop.

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    #23

    Surreal black and white illustration blending science, mystery, and story into otherworldly, haunting artistic worlds.

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    #24

    Haunting illustrations blending science, mystery, and story in a detailed, otherworldly landscape with whimsical characters.

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    #25

    Haunting illustration of a striped cat blending science, mystery, and story into an otherworldly artistic world.

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    #27

    Haunting illustration blending science, mystery, and story showing astronaut confronting alien creatures in otherworldly landscape.

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    #29

    Haunting illustrations blending science, mystery, and story depict otherworldly figures and a fiery celestial face at night.

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    #30

    Haunting illustration of a striped cat with a peculiar face, blending science, mystery, and story into an otherworldly world.

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    #31

    Surreal illustration of a colorful elephant with stars and stripes, blending science, mystery, and otherworldly worlds.

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    #32

    Monochrome illustration of a haunting owl flying inside a car surrounded by floating pages blending science, mystery, and story.

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    #33

    Haunting illustration of a donkey painted with stars and stripes, blending science and mystery in an otherworldly world.

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