HOMMAGE

Journey Into The Illuminating Worlds of Moebius, Jodorowsky, Laloux, and Métal Hurlant

Hommage is a love letter to Jean "Moebius" Giraud's visionary legacy. An immersive art experience that reimagines his surreal, expansive universes through a contemporary lens, allowing their brilliance to light up anew. This work pays tribute to Moebius and his seminal collaborations with Alejandro Jodorowsky, René Laloux, and the revolutionary spirit of Métal Hurlant, each a shining example of creative daring.

Drawing from the dreamscapes of Arzach, Time Masters, The Long Tomorrow, and The Incal, Hommage distills the psychedelic DNA of these worlds, allowing their inherent light to shine through. It breathes new life into them as a living, explorable dimension. Inspirations like Fantastic Planet, Holy Mountain, and the cult classic Métal Hurlant (1981) serve as spiritual guides—touchstones of the mind-expanding aesthetics and themes woven throughout the piece.

Built as a hybrid art world and game space, Hommage invites participants into an unfolding visual poem—a speculative terrain where colour, form, and sound echo the nonlinear storytelling Moebius so masterfully evoked.

Our intention is to make visible the invisible threads of influence Jean Giraud cast across popular culture, from sci-fi cinema to concept art and beyond. Through Hommage, we aim to introduce Moebius's fantastical visions to a new generation. To those who may not know his name but have unknowingly seen his fingerprints everywhere, we aim to make his brilliance shine forth. This is not simply nostalgia; it's an invocation, a transformation, and a celebration of imagination without borders.

CREDITS

Concept: Nanotopia

Collaborators: Rixx, James Moffitt, Miss Molly, Nanotopia, Rowan Wood aka Styx and Ziddan

Voice Artists: Marinda Botha, Ken Rougeau, Christopher Coles, Aldo Pacheco, Patrice Tremblay and Sarah Gravel

Music and Sound Design: Nanotopia

Soundscape: Nanotopia and Amy Bahre aka AutumnBlessings

3D Photography: Bruno Zaffoni and Dave The Turner

Special Thanks: LuxKitty, CJ (Creator Jam), Medra, GearBell, Akimbot, TysonX, Magmorta Plays Games, Mária Rakušanová, Divkid Google music and Moby

Art world for up to 10 players, built entirely in Resonite | Runtime: 60 mins | Platform: Resonite (PCVR) | Raindance Immersive 2025 Award nominations: Best Art World and Best Art Experience