2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Editorial
- Why did you create this work?
This piece was commissioned by the Guardian through Art Director Rita Liu. She reached out to say they had a story on miscarriages and fetal remains, which is a a tricky subject to depict. I wanted to focus on the thesis of the piece: almost 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and they can affect anyone. I wanted to show many people in this difficult and now legally uncertain momement. - How were your illustrations used?
My animated illustration ran as a header image, with the individual frames being used as spots throughout. - What materials and techniques did you use?
Digital painting, procreate - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Rita Liu - Commissioner Company
The Guardian - Commissioner Instagram
@ritalouwho - Who was the work commissioned for?
The Guardian - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
carsonmcnamara.com
- Instagram
@carsonbmac - X (formerly Twitter)
@carsonbmcnamara - Biography
Carson McNamara is an illustrator based in Richmond, Virginia, USA. She specializes in editorial illustration, loves novels, picture making, print, weird podcasts and when things are really tiny. Selected clients include The Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian, Popular Science and more. - Where are you currently based?
United States of America (USA)