Dr Universe
Schrödinger’s Cat is a thought experiment in quantum mechanics that poses a complex question about the nature of reality. A cat is placed in a sealed box with a radioactive atom. If the atom decays, the cat dies; if it doesn’t, the cat lives. Until the box is opened and observed, the cat is considered to be both alive and dead. This quantum paradox has been the subject of endless philosophical and existential debate, questioning the very fabric of reality, the nature of observation, and the duality of existence.
For me TC’s latest single release Dr Universe delves deep into the ambiguities of life, exploring the gray areas where the cosmos meet chaos, where fate encounters luck, and where blessings become curses. Much like Schrödinger’s Cat, Dr. Universe represents the state of being caught between two realms—of existing in a superposition of contrasting possibilities. He’s the doubt in the back of your head, the one who laughs at your convictions, whether they lean towards belief in fate or randomness.
Concept
Art 1
The first concept, perhaps one the most surreal ones, features a human-sized cat—or is it a cat-sized human dressed as a feline? The ambiguity is intentional. This piece tries to embrace the song’s theme of existential uncertainty and captures Dr. Universe’s mocking stance toward our yearning for clarity. It’s the embodiment of the line, “I am the gambler, Dr Universe,” a complex character that defies easy categorization.
Medium
Software
"You'll never know if it was fate or luck"
Concept
Art 2
Traditionally, the jester’s role was not just to entertain but also to serve as a sort of mirror to the king and the court. He could speak truths no one else dared to utter, all under the guise of humor. In a similar vein, Dr. Universe acts like a cosmic jester, revealing uncomfortable truths about the unpredictability of life and the dualities within us.
In this artwork, he stands facing a mirror. Stripped of the face paint and garbed in simple, earthy tones that resonate with the gravity of his role. By humanizing his figure, I wanted to discard the traditional facade of comedy, delving deeper into the essence of the jester as a conduit of truth—a truth that is as unsettling as it is undeniable.
Medium
Software
Concept 2
Animation
Medium
Software
Concept
Art 3
This concept art, like the song, is a dive into duality. The mirrored figures in the pieces aren’t mere reflections; they’re refractions of a single entity, distorted yet connected, each existing in its own emotional hue. Just as the song’s lyrics wade through the murky waters of fate and coincidence, the artwork lays bare the complex relationship we have with ourselves. Dr. Universe isn’t just some external force flipping a coin that decides our fate. Nah, he’s more intimate than that; he’s that nagging doubt in the back of your mind, that inner devil that’s a part of you, whether you like it or not.
The song delves into the idea that the universe might be conspiring for or against us. It’s a heady concept, right? But when you see those two figures reaching out to each other, you get the sense that maybe, just maybe, the biggest conspiracy is within ourselves.
Release
Artwork
There’s a room where the walls give way to a stormy sky, and in that room, you’ll find Dr. Universe. He’s a bit like the universe’s wildcard, part devil, part sage, lounging in one chair with the other left vacant for you. This artwork presents him as the therapist for your innermost debates—the kind that keep you up at night, wrestling with the idea that life might be a roll of the dice or a pre-written script. He’s the personification of that lingering doubt, smirking at the cosmic tug-of-war between order and chaos.
Medium
Software
Spotify Canvas
Medium
Software
The client
TC Tenet
TC Tenet emerges from the London alt-rock scene as an artist, whose music, characterized by cinematic textures and contemplative lyrics, invites listeners on a profound auditory quest. TC’s craftsmanship echoes through his guitar, producing soundscapes that are as vast as they are intimate, reflecting a storyteller’s heart and a rock aficionado’s soul.