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The author distinguishes solarpunk from 'cozy futurism' but I think both fit largely into a box you'd call 'human scale' sci-fi. It seems like Jane Jacobs urban
by Barrin92 5y ago
The author distinguishes solarpunk from 'cozy futurism' but I think both fit largely into a box you'd call 'human scale' sci-fi. It seems like Jane Jacobs urbanism with a science fiction twist.
One thing it reminded me of is how science fiction visions seem to have diverged between cultures. I recently stumbled over a series of digital art called China 2098 by Fan Wennan, a Chinese (nationalist) artist (https://www.artstation.com/nangesfg https://www.artstation.com/nangesfg), the difference to 'cozy scifi' is pretty stark.
It's also a trend when it comes to writers. 'Hopepunk' novelists like Becky Chambers which seem to become more popular strike a different tone compared to something like the Three Body Problem.
- Dracophoenix 5y agoIt's a bit funny to see that the artist thinks concrete is still futuristic. I wonder if most Chinese think that in the same way we think glass and titanium alloy are the materials of the future. Also, there's a set of pictures that shows a reinvention of Le Corbusier's Radiant City (https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8exKRO https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8exKRO) Is 'hopepunk' any different from cyberprep?
- webmaven 5y ago> I recently stumbled over a series of digital art called China 2098 by Fan Wennan, a Chinese (nationalist) artist (https://www.artstation.com/nangesfg https://www.artstation.com/nangesfg), the difference to 'cozy scifi' is pretty stark. Heh. Nestled in amongst the megaproject-flavored art, there was this cheeky piece: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/28l9Ra https://www.artstation.com/artwork/28l9Ra Lots of amusing bits if you zoom in to the details.