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Bakari Ani Robinson®
Bakari Ani Robinson®
CGI Engineer- Game Designer
Cincinnati, United States

Summary

Bakari Ani robinson® has redefined the traditional role of a creator by merging the technical rigors of a CGI Engineer with the creative depth of a Game Designer and Authorship. His career is built on a foundation of “Engineering Darkness Into digital existence”,In the modern landscape of digital creation, where the boundary between technology and art is increasingly blurred, Bakari Ani Robinson® emerges as a defining “CGI Engineer” of the macabre. As the founder of MACROCOSM STUDIOS, Robinson has moved beyond the role of a traditional artist to become a world-builder, crafting a sprawling, multi-volume universe The Dark Entities Series. His career is not merely a collection of images, but a technical and psychological manifesto that challenges the likes of high-end CGI.

ENGINEERING THE UNREAL
Robinson’s self identification as CGI Engineer is a testament to his technical rigor. Robinson’s workflow is a masterclass in modern digital production, utilizing a sophisticated pipeline that includes Automesk Maya for structural precision, ZBrush for organic detail, and Unreal Engine for cinematic atmosphere. I have created Digital CGI Snipers that are celebrated for their hyper realistic textures and mechanical plausibility. By treating every bolt, fabric tear, and lens flare with the precision of an industrial designer, Robinson creates a sense of “authentic darkness” that feels disturbingly real.
The industry has taken notice of this “Change-Maker”. Robinson has been profiled by major outlets like New York Weekly, Voyage Ohio, and CanvasRebel, which highlight his role as a pioneer in”Innovative Horror”. These articles emphasize a recurring theme: Robinson’s work ethic. His “no days off” mentality has allowed him to scale his brand at a pace rarely seen in independent publishing, proving that technical mastery combined with a distinct narrative voice is the ultimate formula for longevity in the digital age.

ARTICLE I. LINK: https://voyageohio.com/interview/check-out-bakari-robinsons-story/
ARTICLE II. LINK: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-bakari-robinson/
ARTICLE III. LINK: https://voyageohio.com/interview/story-lesson-highlights-with-bakari-robinson-highlight
ARTICLE IV. LINK: https://nyweekly.com/tech/innovative-horror-in-cgi-the-vision-of-bakari-robinson/
ARTICLE V. LINK: https://nykdaily.com/2024/08/the-evolution-of-cgi-artistry-bakari-robinsons-dark-entities-seri
es/

PROFESSIONAL BOOK LIST PRODUCED BY: BAKARI ANI ROBINSON

THE DARK ENTITIES SERIES:
THE DARK ENTITIES VOLUME I, 2022
YEAR: 2022
TYPE: ILLUSTRATED HORROR/CGI ART BOOK
DESCRIPTION: INTRODUCES THE DARK UNIVERSE OF THE DARK ENTITIES, EXPLORING SINISTER FORCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR
2. THE DARK ENTITIES VOLUME II: STANDARD EDITION
YEAR: 2023
TYPE: CGI ILLUSTRATED NARRATIVE
DESCRIPTION: EXPANDS THE STORY WITH DEEPER SYMBOLISM AND DARKER CHARACTERS.

3. THE DARK ENTITIES VOLUME IIIL LEAD ASSASSINS
YEAR: 2024
ROLE: AUTHOR/ ILLUSTRATOR
DESCRIPTION: INTRODUCES ASSASSIN FACTIONS AND ADVANCED CHARACTER DESIGNS IN THE SERIES.
4. THE DARK ENTITIES VOLUME: DIMENSIONS TO HELL
YEAR: 2025
DESCRIPTIONS EXPLORES VIOLENT INTERDIMENSIONAL FORCES AND ELITE ASSASSINS.

5. THE DARK ENTITIES VOLUME V. WRATH OF DARKNESS: PATH TO ASSASSINS
YEAR 2026
DESCRIPTIONS: FOCUSED ON ADVANCED ASSASSIN HIERARCHIES AND DEEPER MYTHOLOGY WITHIN THE DARK ENTITIES UNIVERSE

ADDITIONAL BOOKS
6. LIFE OF ANATHEMA: A AUDACIOUS WORLD WE LIVE IN
YEAR: 2025
THEME: DARK PHILOSOPHICAL COMMENTARY ON SOCIETY AND HUMAN CONFLICT.
7. THE HORRENDOUS: INSURRECTION OF THE LOST ONES
HORROR/NARRATIVE

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CGI ILLUSTRATION
3D VISUALIZATION
CONCEPT ART DESIGN
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
VISUAL EFFECTS (VFX)

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
AUTODESK MAYA
UNREAL ENGINE
ZBRUSH
BLENDER
CINEMA 4D

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS- HONORABLE MENTION
TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS- SPECIAL EFFECTS RECOGNITION
MARQUISE WHO’S WHO IN AMERICA AWARD
SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS
IPA AWARDS

AREAS OF EXPERITISE

CREATIVE DISCIPLINES
Bakari Ani Robinson combines multiple artistic disciplines
Literature
DARK FANTASY
PHILOSOPHICAL NARRATIVE WRITING
CHARACTER MYTHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

DIGITAL ART
CGI HORROR DESIGN
CONCEPT CREATURE CREATION
ASSASSIN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

WORLDBUILDING
POLITICAL SYSTEMS
FICTIONAL SOCIETIES
DARK PHILOSOPHICAL LORE

Bakari A. Robinson®
Main Business Website: https://sites.google.com/view/bakari-a-robinson/home/?pli=1
My Clothing Merchandise Store 1: https://the-dark-entities-bk.printify.me/products
My Clothing Merchandise 2 Store 2: https://the-dark-entities-b.printify.me/products
My Awards: https://sites.google.com/view/bakari-a-robinson/about-me

Skills

Concept ArtIllustration3D VisualizationVisual EffectsPhotographyCharacter DesignVisual DevelopmentProgrammingVFXcgiFine art

Software proficiency

AutoCAD
AutoCAD
Blender
Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
LightWave 3D
LightWave 3D
Maya
Maya
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
ZBrush
ZBrush
Unfold 3D
Unfold 3D
Lightroom
Lightroom
Blackmagic Design Fusion
Blackmagic Design Fusion
adobe
adobe
autodesk
autodesk
ubisoft
ubisoft
Adobe XD
Adobe XD
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco

Productions

    • Book
      Self Employed Author-Illustrator: Series, The Dark Entities Bakari A. Robinson
    • Year
      2023
    • Role
      Concept Artist/Producing CGI Images
    • Company
      Bakari A. Robinson-Self Employed