Artist · Illustrator
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Gayle Kabaker, known for her New Yorker covers and painterly depictions of women, water, and rest. The article explores her inspirations from David Hockney, her evolving artistic process, and her teaching collaborations with Jennifer Orkin Lewis. It highlights her new 'bed series', her retreats, and her belief in persistence, spirituality, and giving back through art.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Sam Gilbey, tracing his two-decade career from fine art beginnings to a successful freelance practice creating painterly pop culture portraits. The article explores his influences, tools, and major collaborations with brands like Marvel, Sony, and the BBC, as well as his approach to freelancing and creative process. It highlights his evolution from magazine tutorials to high-profile campaigns and film artwork.
Creative Boom reports on 'Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)', an immersive exhibition by David Hockney at Manchester's Aviva Studios. Directed by Mark Grimmer of 59 Productions and featuring music by Nico Muhly, the show transforms the space into a multi-sensory exploration of Hockney's six-decade career. The article praises its joyful, technologically innovative presentation and Factory International’s thoughtful curation.
Creative Boom features Jamie Hewlett’s return to his iconic character Tank Girl with a new open-edition print for 2024. The article explores the origins of the character, her cultural impact, and Hewlett’s reflections on revisiting her decades later. It highlights Tank Girl’s enduring relevance as a rebellious, feminist icon in contemporary culture.