Hayley Wall: Mastering Complex Ideas Through IllustrationIt's Nice That · Jul 29, 2025
The article profiles illustrator Hayley Wall, exploring their decade-long career creating work centered on queerness, disability, gender, and mental health. It highlights their editorial commissions for outlets like The New York Times, LA Times, and Sick Magazine, and delves into their process of translating emotion and identity into richly textured, symbolic illustrations. Written by Sudi Jama, the piece emphasizes Hayley’s belief in hope, community, and storytelling through visual art.
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Jasmine Dowling Crafts Tactile Digital Worlds for Beauty BrandsIt's Nice That · Mar 10, 2025
The article profiles Australian artist Jasmine Dowling, whose tactile animations and collages for brands like Aesop, Longchamp, and Armani Beauty blend photography, paper craft, and motion. Her handmade, nostalgic approach stands out in an era of AI-generated visuals, emphasizing texture and physicality in digital media.
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