About the artist
Hi, I’m Justin Hallock—the creative force behind this little passion project. I’ve been drawn to storytelling and art since I was about fourteen, and ever since then, I’ve been building Aggora, my own fantasy world. What started as teenage escapism has slowly evolved into something far deeper: a lifelong journey of self-expression, reflection, and meaning-making.
Like many artists, I once dreamed of turning creativity into a career. But over time, I realized that what I gain from art goes far beyond money. Creating is how I process the world, share what I value, and leave behind something timeless—pieces of myself that might outlive me.
My favorite medium of expression is tabletop RPGs. I’ve been a Dungeon Master since I was sixteen, and to me, storytelling through games became a way to explore who I wanted to be, not just who I was. At the time, I was going through some of the darkest years of my life—battling depression, feeling lost, weighed down by shame and doubt. But even in that darkness, I found something strangely beautiful: the melancholy, contradictions, and fragile meaning that define the human experience. At the age of twenty-five I was diagnosed with Bipolar II. That diagnosis explained so much of my hardship.
Those years shaped me, and they still influence everything I create. Over time, I’ve grown, healed, and found strength in being honest about my journey. Through therapy, self-work, and creative exploration, I’ve begun to rediscover purpose—and a deep drive to finally bring my wild visions to life.
Today, I use AI tools to help me do just that. I don’t see AI as a shortcut—I see it as a creative partner. Every piece of art on this site is born from ideas I’ve nurtured for over a decade. I carefully craft, refine, and regenerate each image until it mirrors the concept I hold in my mind. These works aren’t randomly generated—they’re intentional, emotional, and deeply personal.
My poetry, lyrics, stories, and RPG settings all come from the same place: my soul. As this project grows and resources allow, I hope to collaborate with more human artists and expand these works even further. But for now, I’m committed to sharing my truth using every tool available—because life is short, tomorrow is never guaranteed, and this is how I make my mark.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work. Your support means more than you know.
— Justin
