Despite not having an official release in nearly a decade,Silent Hillhas managed to retain a dedicated following of fans. With unsettling, ambient environments, a dark, oppressive atmosphere, and monster designs that remain some of the most horrifying video game monsters of all time, the legacy ofSilent Hillcan still be felt within the gaming community today. So much so that one fan has created a piece of artwork inspired bySilent Hill,using an unorthodox form factor.
Over the span of several games,Silent Hillhas spawned a number of memorable characters. From James Sutherland, the lead protagonist ofSilent Hill 2, to Heather Mason, the adopted daughter of Harry Mason, who served as the protagonist ofSilent Hill 1. Many of these characters perfectly complement the perturbing tone of the series in various different ways. However, one of these characters served as the centerpiece of an artwork inspired by one the most mysterious characters fromSilent Hill 2.
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Over onReddit, a user by the name of SoulOfGwyn has created a piece of art depicting Maria, the main antagonist ofSilent Hill 2. One of the most striking aspects of this piece is the use of rust and metal to outline Maria’s profile. Rust has played an integral part of the aesthetic ofSilent Hillsince the very first installment and the use of it in this painting allows for a deeper association to the franchise.
While some fans may not take too kindly to the use of the box art for theSilent Hill HD Collection, considering all the controversy surrounding it, but the artistic depiction of Maria on both the box art and the painting is extremely artistic. Given how noticeable the contrast between Maria’s white outline and the black portions of the box art, the use of rust as a form factor makes for a rather unique creation.
It’s amazing how muchSilent Hillhas managed to persist as a franchise, in spite of not having a consistent presence within the gaming community. It’s been almost eight years sincethe cancellation ofSilent Hills,and many fans of the series are still waiting for the franchise to make some kind of return.
In any case, it will be interesting to see what the future holds forSilent Hillgoing forward. For the past couple of years, there have been infrequent rumors spreading thatHideo Kojima may return to work with Konami onSilent Hills. These rumors have so far proven to be unfounded, but considering the success of the recent remakes of classicResident Evilgames, it might be time forSilent Hillto get the same treatment.
