With Elevation, as we had previously done for the Liberation cycle in Brazil, there was a push by the Visual team to commission local talent from countries–namely, Indonesia and Malaysia–that would be highlighted in Elevation. This was even more so the case for Elevation than it had been for Liberation Elevation was going to establish a new megacity, and one that would be the home for endless stories to come. Having local artists who could accurately depict how this sprawling, tropical megacity in southeast Asia looks, feels, smells, and sounds would lend more authenticity to the setting and also ensure that it is grounded in its location. Furthermore, there were some cultural elements tied to specific runners–such as wayang kulit–that we preferred to have a local artist familiar with the culture represent so that those elements were accurately portrayed.
The artists featured include both familiar faces to Netrunner and those new to the cyberpunk genre. They’re concept artists, game artists, and character artists with lovely attention to detail and a passion for their work. Here’s a more in-depth look at the wonderful local artists who lent their talents to Elevation, helping to make this addition to Netrunner feel rich and nuanced.
Amirul Hhf
Do you have any connections to the cyberpunk genre, card games in general, or other related media outside of Netrunner?
I don’t think I have a specific project with a cyberpunk theme.
but i started to make my own IP with a cyberpunk theme. I don’t know what it will be in the future.
It’s a cyberpunk-fy of Indonesian fairy tales. Old pop culture, old comics, mythology, ghosts etc.
Is there a particular piece you enjoyed working on for us?
Actually I like everything I do for you guys. I love finally getting to work on something with a cyberpunk theme which I haven’t done for a long time.
But if you ask me which one I like the most, I like this:
Anything else you’d like to share?
I really enjoyed working with you guys. I hope to help you again with your future projects.
Elwin “Jakuza” Rumplmair
“Currently based in the Netherlands but my family from my mom’s side hails from Indonesia. Java to be exact. Quite proud of my mixed Indonesian heritage; I consider myself Indo first and foremost. I wear that former slight as a badge of pride, like many of our mixed descent do.”
Do you have any connections to the cyberpunk genre, card games in general, or other related media outside of Netrunner?
Big fan of science fiction in general, especially dystopian, so cyberpunk fits right up my sleeve.
Is there a particular piece you enjoyed working on for us?
Favorite piece so far for Null Signal must be Coalescence, as it came together very quickly in a matter of just 3-4 days, but I also consider it my best piece so far. Next to that the One Orb That Rules All will always be a fave.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Always be Running! (in my case literally, as I compete in Hyrox events these days 🙂 ).
Joshua Chia
Do you have any connections to the cyberpunk genre, card games in general, or other related media outside of Netrunner?
I watched films like Akira and Bladerunner, which were my first visual references to the cyberpunk genre. The anime Psycho Pass was actually one of my favourite cyberpunk dystopian anime series. Cyberpunk Edgerunner was fun to watch too!
Is there a particular piece you enjoyed working on for us?
I really enjoyed working on all the pieces, Suzanne was very clear with the briefs and feedback throughout the process. If I had to really pick a piece I liked, it would’ve been designing the space elevator!
Ismatulloh
“I currently live in Yogyakarta. Since childhood, I have had a deep passion for drawing, which eventually grew into a profession. With a background in Fine Arts Education from Bandung, I honed my skills in illustration, both traditional and digital, as well as various genres.
After graduating, I joined Polar Engine Studio in Yogyakarta, a city known for its vibrant art ecosystem. There, I have been involved in various illustration and concept design projects, exploring characters, expressions, and cultural elements, including the Wayang Cyberpunk Netrunner project I worked on recently.”
Wilson Nugraha
Do you have any connections to the cyberpunk genre, card games in general, or other related media outside of Netrunner?
No, I don’t have any cyberpunk art before Netrunner. This is the first one.
Is there a particular piece you enjoyed working on for us?
Shred is a really fun piece and I really enjoyed the art making process.
Zefanya Langkan Maega
Do you have any connections to the cyberpunk genre, card games in general, or other related media outside of Netrunner?
I just love the cyberpunk genre, the manga Battle Angel Alita (fell in love with cyberpunk genre because of this), and the video game Cyberpunk 2077 (dream come true).
Is there a particular piece you enjoyed working on for us?
Yeah, I loved these two:
