- Why did you create this work?
The brief was to create an image of an impossible world, layered with magic and mystery, seamlessly weaving together the four realms of the exhibition: fairy tales, portals, quests, and the weird – each populated with myriad characters, ranging from the depths of hell right into cosmos. From Tolkien to Gaiman, and from Queen Mab to Baba Yaga, it’s packed with a hundred references to the genre. - How were your illustrations used?
A poster and a cheat sheet of the characters in the image at the British Library shop - a book cover of essays on fantasy - billboards and bus stop advertising - wall art inside British Library hall - ticket and guide - merch, from tote bags to cards and magnets - all-night projection in the atrium during the opening night - artwork included in the BL exhibition - What materials and techniques did you use?
Drawing nib and ink on A1 Waterford rug paper - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Chloe Mallinson - Commissioner Company
Storycatchers Creative Agency - Who was the work commissioned for?
The British Library - Agent
IllustrationX - Agent Instagram
@weareillustrationx - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
illustrationx.com/uk/artists/SvetaDorosheva - Instagram
@sveta_dorosheva_ - Biography
With a classic fairytale style, and a willingness to explore everything from medieval legend through to wild psychedelia, Sveta Dorosheva is the artist to turn to for beautiful, meticulous and ornamental illustration with a hint of magic about it, her work is imbued with the hand of the artist and everything is done by hand using traditional materials. - Where are you currently based?
Israel
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