Cédric Joly
The Architect of Extraterrestrial VistasBorn in 1961, Cédric Joly has emerged as a preeminent figure in contemporary digital illustration, redefining the boundaries of the Sci-Fi & Cyberpunk genres. His practice is anchored in the "Extraterraform" aesthetic, a profound exploration of planetary metamorphosis where the line between organic life and synthetic engineering dissolves. Through his lens, we witness the birth of new worlds, cha…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Cédric Joly's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Cédric Joly's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.