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Roman Pillai
Roman Pillai


Saree Series - Volume 1
CG Portrait
Art Direction, Asset Design, Rendering, Compositing
Saree Series - Volume 1
Saree Series - Volume 1
CG Portrait
Art Direction, Asset Design, Rendering, Compositing
This is a long-running series I’ve been working on over the years during my free time, exploring concepts and my interest in showcasing authentic Indian wear, primarily worn by women. The garment featured is called a saree — a long, single piece of cloth draped around the body. The draping process is often intricate, resulting in beautiful pleats and folds, with the fabric typically adorned in detailed, traditional patterns.
This is a long-running series I’ve been working on over the years during my free time, exploring concepts and my interest in showcasing authentic Indian wear, primarily worn by women. The garment featured is called a saree — a long, single piece of cloth draped around the body. The draping process is often intricate, resulting in beautiful pleats and folds, with the fabric typically adorned in detailed, traditional patterns.
Each character represents an ethereal embodiment of the environment and theme. In this series, I’ve given every character a name — each one thoughtfully chosen to reflect the image’s tone and mood. The names carry meanings rooted in Hindi or Sanskrit.
Each character represents an ethereal embodiment of the environment and theme. In this series, I’ve given every character a name — each one thoughtfully chosen to reflect the image’s tone and mood. The names carry meanings rooted in Hindi or Sanskrit.
I used a combination of software to help bring these renders to life — primarily Cinema4D and Arnold Renderer. The highlight of each image is the saree, for which I used real photographic references to recreate the intricate embroidery patterns. This was the most time-consuming part of the process, as crafting and texturing a digital saree often took days of work — mirroring the patience and detail of handwoven craftsmanship.
I used a combination of software to help bring these renders to life — primarily Cinema4D and Arnold Renderer. The highlight of each image is the saree, for which I used real photographic references to recreate the intricate embroidery patterns. This was the most time-consuming part of the process, as crafting and texturing a digital saree often took days of work — mirroring the patience and detail of handwoven craftsmanship.

Rekha



Jaya

Lilavati - She is filled with charm, and childlike innocent to explore. Even the simplest of things make her excited.


Aarushi - Goddess of the firey underworld.



Nisha - Goddess of the night, portrayed through a mystical lens. She floats above like a fairy — ever charmed, ever curious about the cosmos.






Diya

Rekha



Jaya

Lilavati - She is filled with charm, and childlike innocent to explore. Even the simplest of things make her excited.


Aarushi - Goddess of the firey underworld.



Nisha - Goddess of the night, portrayed through a mystical lens. She floats above like a fairy — ever charmed, ever curious about the cosmos.






Diya

Rekha



Nisha - Goddess of the night, portrayed through a mystical lens. She floats above like a fairy — ever charmed, ever curious about the cosmos.



Jaya


Lilavati - She is filled with charm, and childlike innocent to explore. Even the simplest of things make her excited.




Aarushi - Goddess of the firey underworld.



Diya
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes


Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.

Scene building & blockout process for Lilavati.



Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.



Scene building & blockout process for Lilavati.

Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.


Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.




Scene building & blockout process for Lilavati.

Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.

Augmented Reality experience with a version of the 3D model optimzed to run on mobile in real-time.
Work