2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Publishing
- Why did you create this work?
I got to illustrate an inspiring woman of Sicily for the book Le Siciliane. Funded by Centopassi Association of Torregrotta. In the illustration we see the incredible Eleonara Abbagnato (1978), a celebrated ballerina who is taking over the world, born on Sicily. I wanted the image to really depict the busy theatre filled with musicians and visitors, but still draw the attention to the ballet. - How were your illustrations used?
They were used to accompany a text about Eleonora Abbagnato and her life and career. - What materials and techniques did you use?
Gouache, crayons, colored pencil, Photoshop. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Mauro Mondello - Commissioner Company
Centopassi Association of Torregrotta - Commissioner Instagram
instagram.com/settentrionalesicula/?img_index=1
- Who was the work commissioned for?
Centopassi Association of Torregrotta - College / University
Cambridge School of Art - Course and graduation date
MA Children's Book Illustration, 2020 - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
roozeboos.com/
- Instagram
instagram.com/roozeboos/
- Biography
Roozeboos tries to look at the world with a childlike curiosity. Something that is reflected in her artist name, which was her nickname as a kid. Her work is playful, filled with color and tells stories even through its smallest details. She has a studio in Rotterdam where she loves to explore different materials alongside her fluffy dog Mila. She works mostly in children's publishing. - Where are you currently based?
Netherlands
