HUXLEY: Creating an Original Sci-Fi Universe (Presentation | Gallery Opening)
Time
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Dell Stage + Gnomon Twitch and YouTube

Speaker

Ben Mauro
Concept artist / IP creator / art director
Ben Mauro is a concept artist, worldbuilder, and art director known for his cinematic science-fiction universes and large-scale visual storytelling across games, film, and publishing. His credits include major franchises such as Halo Infinite, Call of Duty, The Hobbit, Elysium, Chappie, and Valerian. He is the creator of the original sci-fi IP HUXLEY, serving as writer, illustrator, and creative director on the graphic novels and the expanding transmedia universe. His work blends intricate design, narrative depth, and worldbuilding at a scale that has influenced studios, filmmakers, and artists worldwide.

Steve Chinhsuan Wang
Illustrator / concept artist
Steve Chinhsuan Wang is an illustrator and concept artist recognized for his atmospheric sci-fi imagery and emotionally charged visual storytelling. His work spans games and interactive media, with credits including Gears 5, Returnal, and Neill Blomkamps 'Oats Studios' shorts. Known for his evocative environments and character-driven compositions, he brings a distinct sense of scale and mood to every project. Steve contributed key illustrations to Ben Mauro’s HUXLEY: The Oracle, helping expand the visual language and worldbuilding of the series’ newest chapter.

Nikolas Gekko
Concept artist/art director
Nikolas Gekko is a concept artist and art director known for his cinematic sci-fi worlds and high-impact visual storytelling. across games and film. His credits include major franchises such as Battlefield, Halo Infinite, Call of Duty as well as feature projects like Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Gray Man and Shazam! He is also known for his work on Neill Blomkamp’s Off The Grid and Ben Mauro’s HUXLEY, where he contributed world-building, character design and high-impact visual storytelling.

Sava Zivkovic
Director
Sava Zivkovic is a Serbian director known for his distinctive, cinematic approach to science fiction and visual storytelling. His work spans film, animation, and experimental short-form projects, often blending strong narrative ideas with striking visuals for big gaming brands like DESTINY and is currently a Director at BLUR Studio. Sava directed and co-produced the original HUXLEY universe trailer, helping bring its world, tone, and imagery into motion across animated formats.
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