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Commissioned | Professional

Why did you make this work:
I was commissioned by The New Yorker to illustrate a cover for their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr issue, and I decided to depict a side of him rarely seen - an American civil rights hero, who was, more importantly, a tender father of four.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
Pencil, pen, Photoshop

How were your illustrations used:
New Yorker magazine cover


Commissioner Name :
François Mouly
Commissioner Company :
The New Yorker
Commissioned for:
The New Yorker

Social Media:
instagram.com/polamaneli

Personal Website:
polamaneli.com/


Currently Based:
South Africa

Biography:
Pola Maneli is an artist and designer based in South Africa. His work brings together vibrant colours, bold yet graceful compositions, and deeply researched concepts to tell compelling stories about people, places, and ideas.