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Alex Branicki's Digital Art Evokes Vaporwave Nostalgia

artist · 2026-06-16

UK-based digital illustrator Alex Branicki creates vaporwave, retro-futurist, and lo-fi imagery featuring palm trees, ocean light, classic cars, and city scenes with a warm 80s/90s glow. His work balances atmospheric neon-soaked feelings with structured narratives, avoiding mere gradients. Recent projects include cover art and illustration clips for music, expanding his commercial practice.

Key facts

  • Alex Branicki is a UK-based digital illustrator.
  • His style incorporates vaporwave, retro-futurist, and lo-fi moods.
  • Common motifs include palm trees, ocean light, classic cars, and city scenes.
  • The work evokes a nostalgic 80s/90s aesthetic.
  • Branicki's pieces combine immediate atmosphere with narrative structure.
  • Recent work includes cover art and illustration clips for music projects.

Entities

Artists

  • Alex Branicki

Locations

  • United Kingdom

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