Mari Kamidoi is an illustrator and concept artist whose main focuses are in character design and background painting. Nature is one of the largest influences on their work, and she loves to showcase its beauty through her art. The project Terra takes the form of a concept art book for a conceptual video game. The book displays different assets and elements that the game would include.
Terra follows the path of a researcher named Basil. Along this journey the player learns about the different people, plants, animals, scenery, and cultures each region uniquely has to offer. While the game's main purpose is to open people’s eyes to the beauty of our planet and to deepen our emotional connection between ourselves and the Earth, there are also moments where the project discusses topics of habitat loss, poaching, overfishing, and pollution. These themes are brought up through the use of journal entries that are written in the voice of the protagonist, Basil.
Through experiencing the land of Terra, viewers will earn a feeling of warmth and comfort enjoying all the wonders that our planet has to offer. They will also earn a deeper understanding of why protecting it is so important.
