Black Sea of Trees by Koen Klok

The Japanese hold Mount Fuji in a special place in their hearts respecting the mystical qualities of the cone-shaped mountain for many generations. A long time ago in Japan a belief arosed that spirits of the dead climbed up mountains and became gods (kami) at the peak. From al mountains Mount Fuji is sacred in particular. Japanese Buddhists revere the mountain is a gateway to another world. The Cone is an architectural hybrid structure hoovering on top of the pinnacle, self-fullfulling a phropecy.The structure is a symbol of hope for those who are lost, remaining hopeless in the Black Sea of Trees; Aokigahara. It provides shelter for those who reach the end of the pilgrimage after final efforts with severe prostratious powers. Better times await for those who dare to step in the cocoons of the cryonic hotel of the Cone. Come, come and see; give it a go.

Software used: 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Photoshop