Jennifer N. R. Smith | WonderTheory – World Illustration Awards

2024 | Category Winner + Longlist + Shortlist | Science & Technology

pronoun
She/her
Why did you create this work?
'BANG: The Wild Wonders of Earth's Phenomena' is a large format children's non-fiction book, published by Thames and Hudson. A heavily illustrated geological tour of the beautiful, the dangerous, and the life-giving processes of Earth, BANG is a love letter to the planet that seeks to inspire young earth scientists to see the wonder in the world around them.
How were your illustrations used?
This was a whole book project.
What materials and techniques did you use?
This work was a combination of digital drawing in procreate and hand-marbled paper textures. As well as stippling with light colours on darker backgrounds, I use techniques inspired by printmaking and paper collage.
Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned
Commissioner Name
Anna Ridley
Commissioner Company
Thames and Hudson
Commissioner Instagram
@thamesandhudson
Personal Website or Portfolio Link
wondertheory.co.uk/
Instagram
@wonder.theory
X (formerly Twitter)
@wondertheoryart
Biography
Jennifer N. R. Smith is an award-winning illustrator and the director of WonderTheory Studio, based in Bristol. She studied Drawing at Camberwell, UAL, and is also a qualified scientific and medical illustrator, using her creative and technical training in tandem. She has worked with clients such as Thames and Hudson, Virago, Wildfire, Penguin Random House and The British Library.
Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)