To understand the full concept of Distortion, first you should watch the
3d animation version of it.
It's based on a dream of a distorted prediction of a self.
In the animation there is a blue flame inside the hollow face and some sort of a dynamic vortex around the sculpture.
Ali Rahimi didn't do any sketches when he started to 3d model and animation. He starts with a basic concept and then as the project goes forward, He add or removes different parts.
All progress is saved in different files, Therefore the whole journey of creation is available, like a timelapse.
In general the creation process is very similar to traditional paint or sculpting techniques. He avoids 3d industry standards rules when he creates his works.