WIA2024 Shortlist Showcase – Site Specific

Jasmine Hortop – I am here, I am safe, I am brave, we are together

Professional

Following a three month residency with Reclaim the Sea, a non-profit organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers with sea trauma.⁠ ⁠

This beautiful project shows a renewed sense of connection to the ocean to raise awareness for refugees with sea trauma to reclaim the sea as a safe space. ⁠

The piece uses hand cut and shaped pieces of ply wood, finished with multiple layers of yacht varnish. The beautifully pieces are pictures floating at sea shot with a drone.

Jasmine Hortop is an illustrator based in Cornwall.

You can view the full project here

We asked her to tell us what her favourite thing about her shortlisted project was?

This piece was the outcome of 4 months volunteering and working immersive with Reclaim The Sea on their summer programme. Time in the ocean together as a group, forming bonds and growing confidence.

Tim Easley – Croydon Community Mural for Let’s Do London Better Campaign

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This energetic mural captures a true sense of community in Croydon, for the Let’s Do London Better campaign.

Taking inspiration from the vibrant music scene and south London’s diverse mix of cultures.

The mural is located within Croydon as a celebration of the local community.

A printed QR code with an animation is also displayed on the mural, which encourages further community interaction.

Tim Easley is a south Londoner based illustrator in Croydon.

You can view the full project here

We asked him Why he made this piece?

I think that Croydon has a bad reputation and having lived here all my life I wanted to showcase something positive and bright about the town.

Oren Rozensal – Home in the Valley

New Talent

Inspired by fond childhood memories with their grandparents, this project captures childlike wonder.

The project integrates 3D moving mechanisms inspired by vintage toys to further this feeling of play.

The entire installation spans across the wall to create an immersive world for the viewer to dive into.

Oren Rozensal is an illustrator based in Israel.

You can view the full project here

Izzy Barrett – Zizzi mural

New Talent

Adorning the walls of popular Italian restaurant Zizzi’s, Farnham this mural takes inspiration from its surroundings.

Combining Farnham’s history of pottery, illustrating Farnham’s ceramic vessels holding a rich banquet of food.

The mural was painted using acrylic paint and beautifully incorporates the space, incorporating the alcove with a house design.

Izzy Barrett is an illustrator based in West Sussex

You can view the full project here

Sammi Wong – Re-imagine Ipswich – Discover. Connect. Belong.

New Talent

Reimagining their home town, Sammi breaths a fresh sense of vibrancy into the local area.

These illustrative mock ups were applied to the local buildings to celebrating the area creating both familiarity and a sense of belonging.

The playful map design encorperating figurative shapes and iconic landmarks that invite the viewer to look closer at these playful designs.

You can view the full project here

Thoughts on Re-imagine Ipswich from one of our Judges:

We’ve had years of working with maps and it’s hugely challenging, this artist has nailed it!

Steve and Emma Hayles – Directors, Upfest

Illustrator Interviews

We’ve also been asking some more of our amazing shortlisted illustrators about their practice and their shortlisted projects.

Peter Machat

Shortlisted for Professional Site Specific Category for their project AR-Mural at Child Psychology Station of Uni Berlin

Why did you make this work:
“This illustration connects people. I love that it has a big impact – every day it helps children who go to the psychologist feel a bit more comfortable, welcome and happy.”

Read the full interview here