2024 | Longlist | Book Covers
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She/her - Why did you create this work?
This book has such a great subtitle! I wanted to juxtapose the simplicity of cabin life with the complexity of achieving that peaceful ideal. Viewed across a crowded bookshop, the cover appears as a basic isolated cabin (spot varnish), but closer inspection reveals the hidden reality of a wild life (featuring debossed illustrations on a cloth cover). - How were your illustrations used?
This is a self-initiated re-design of an existing book cover, for inclusion in my portfolio. - What materials and techniques did you use?
A mix of hand cut paper shapes and Adobe Illustrator. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
paperhang.com
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@paperhang - Biography
Kïa {kee-ya} is a freelance illustrator based in Australia. Known for her playful cut~paper style, Kïa draws upon simple shapes & colour to share tales of everyday things. Inspired by vintage design, orderly collections & nature studies, Kïa’s work evokes a new nostalgia ~ where something fresh is sparked by something old. - Where are you currently based?
Australia
