2024 | Longlist | Science & Technology
- Why did you create this work?
‘Cabinet of Curiosities' is inspired by two ivory anatomical figurines in the Hunterian Museum. I reimagine the female figurine as a woman awakening to reclaim agency over her body. These figurines likely once adorned historical cabinets of curiosities. The project's title reflects this historical context and the idea of the human body as a repository of complexities and mysteries. - How were your illustrations used?
'Cabinet of Curiosities' is one of the illustration/animation projects I created for ‘Transforming lives: teaching and learning beyond the disciplines’, an exhibition that showcased a co-curricular project involving pharmacy and art students at Kingston University. - What materials and techniques did you use?
The analogue 3D illustrations feature a fabric puppet set against a handcrafted background of paper and yarn. The project deliberately incorporates tactile materials, as I believe soft, textured materials evoke a sense of touch, thereby fostering a deeper emotional connection with the character. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - College / University
Kingston University - Course and graduation date
MA Illustration - Instagram
@annmanhei - Biography
Ann specialises in model and puppet making, picture book illustration, and stop motion animation. She embraces an analogue and three-dimensional approach to image making. Currently pursuing an MA in Illustration at Kingston University, Ann is deeply passionate about storytelling. Her work explores narratives centred around urban life, health, and social issues. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
