Schuiten is a producer, writer, & comic book artist born in 1956 in Belgium. He has many works that convey a majestic feeling, almost a divine energy, famously known for The Obscure Cities, where humans live in independent city states, each characterised by a distinctive architectural style and civilization. He has a strong inspiration from architecture (especially since both of his parents were one) , city spaces and art deco. Drawings by Schuiten appear to have a universe within them. His ability to create depth and stretch out different landscapes is inspiring. His comic books stories have a strong focus on architecture, architects, and specific buildings he has made up. The first comic he published was by the age of 16. Expanding into new mediums he has even developed subway stations and a pavilion in Lisbonne.