SERVICES
Concept / Ideation
Photography
Shoot Production
Film Direction
CGI & Post Production
2D & 3D Production
Technology
ABOUT
Kai is a modern day image maker looking at the playful interlude between reality and surrealism. Bringing together individual elements that tell a richer visual story. Spanning photography, film direction, animation and interactive art Bastard’s work explores blending traditional creative direction with the digital space to create interactive and emotionally engaging experiences.
Renowned for his 360 approach to ideation, Bastard produces integrated frameworks which allow an idea to be amplified and adapted according to the platform it will be displayed on and the human engagement it will encounter.
Dedicated on delivering exemplary final results that break through the everyday noise promoting discussion and encouraging debate.
Over the past 15 years Bastard has helped brands and agencies create award winning campaigns through engineering photographic, CGI and interactive elements seamlessly together and has been recognised as one of Lurzers Archives 200 Best Digital Artists for doing so.
CLIENTS
Lllly, Novartis, Pfizer, Roche, Swordfish, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Shire, Life, ICC Lowe, DDB Remedy, Ventivis, Gyro, Adam & Eve, CDM, Sudler, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Hamell
AWARDS
2023
Lürzers Archives Best 200 Digital Artist
Gold Winner - PM Society Awards
2019
Winner - Fine Art Photographer - UK - One Eyeland
Winner / GOLD - Innovation - AOP Open Awards
Gold - Emotions / Human Relations - Trierenberg Super Circuit
Gold - Windows and Doors - Trierenberg Super Circuit
Honorable Mention - Fine Art / Abstract - The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (P×3)
Professional Nominees - Conceptual - Fine Art Photographer Awards
Honourable Mention - Advertising - International Colour Awards
2x Silver - Advertising - PM Society Awards
2018
200 Best Digital Artists Worldwide 2018/2019 - Lürzers Archive
Winner - Emerging Talent Awards - LensCulture
3x Honorable Mention - IPA Lucie Awards
Winner - Spotlight Photography Awards - Production Paradise
1x Silver - Fine Art - The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (P×3)
2x Honorable Mention - Advertising - The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (P×3)
1x Gold - Fine Art Abstract - One Eyeland Awards
1x Gold - Fine Art Nudes - One Eyeland Awards
1x Silver - Advertising Conceptual - One Eyeland Awards
2017
1x Gold - House Promotion - PM Society Awards
2x Silver - Advertising - PM Society Awards
Honourable Mention - Advertising - International Colour Awards
2016
200 Best Digital Artists 2016/2017 - Lurzer’s Archive
Best Digital Marketing Campaign - Property Marketing Awards
2015
Silver Innovation Award - Geoff Brook
Shortlist Finalist - Event / Exhibitions - Pharmaceutical Marketing Society Awards
2013
Bronze Award - Retouching - One Eyeland Photography Awards
2012
Fully Integrated - Honorable Mention - International Creativity Awards
2011
Golden Spider - The Eircom Spiders