CD Projekt Red marked its 20th anniversary with a new batch of illustrations that reinterpret classic painting through a contemporary lens. The project centers on honoring the studio’s two decades of storytelling, world-building, and player interaction across its flagship franchises.
The second piece in the series follows the first, which featured Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher. The latest image spotlights Judy Alvarez from Cyberpunk 2077, reimagined in the distinctive style of Gustav Klimt, the Austrian Symbolist painter renowned for lush patterns, gold leaf, and the portrayal of women that became a defining motif of late 19th and early 20th-century art. The artwork is attributed to Lukasz Poller, a contemporary artist known for blending pop culture subjects with classical aesthetics.
In celebration of CD PROJEKT RED’s 20th anniversary, a curated series of illustrations draws inspiration from classical painting traditions. Klimt’s approach, characterized by ornate lines, radiant color fields, and a sense of intimate portraiture, is translated into a modern vision of Judy Alvarez. This fusion creates a bridge between the studio’s fantasy landscapes and traditional European painting, inviting fans to see beloved characters through a new artistic vocabulary. The artist responsible for this reinterpretation is Lukasz Poller.
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Recent previews from CD Projekt RED offered a closer look at the Nilfgaardian armor featured in the Witcher TV adaptation, which sparked discussion among fans over the visuals in a remastered presentation of The Witcher 3. Alongside these talks, the studio has teased ongoing development for a remake that would expand the Witcher universe into a broader open-world experience. In another notable reveal, a new artwork depicting Rebecca from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners drew attention for its bold interpretation within the same Klimt-inspired series, underscoring the company’s interest in blending narrative franchises with classical artful expression and fresh character studies.
These developments reflect how CD Projekt Red continues to expand its storytelling footprint beyond games, exploring how beloved characters can live again through different artistic languages while maintaining the core themes of their original adventures. The studio’s anniversary projects emphasize collaboration with contemporary artists who translate modern game lore into paintings that echo the aesthetics of historic masters, creating a cross-temporal dialogue that resonates with long-time fans and new audiences alike.
As the company charts its next steps, fans watch for how these visual experiments will influence future game design, marketing, and cross-media storytelling. The Klimt-inspired reinterpretations illuminate the enduring appeal of the Witcher and Cyberpunk universes, inviting discussion about character portrayal, stylistic experimentation, and the evolving relationship between video game narratives and traditional fine art forms.