Illustrator
I was maybe thinking about identity: That identity is a complicated thing and that perhaps we all have many different versions of ourselves and each can be quite different.
That seemed somehow relevant to this project: Two different identities coming together to produce something unexpected and great.
Or maybe I just thought it was an interesting picture to put on a record cover.
Apple’s 2025 ‘Your Tree on Battersea’ project invites the public to design digital Christmas trees for projection onto Battersea Power Station’s chimneys. The campaign features commissioned works from artists like Oliver Jeffers, Yonk, and Things I Have Drawn, alongside public submissions. The large-scale projection celebrates creativity, community participation, and the festive season through digital illustration on iPad.
The article introduces 'How To Art', a new book by Kate Bryan with illustrations by David Shrigley, published by Penguin. The book aims to make the art world more accessible and joyful, combining Bryan’s witty writing with Shrigley’s humorous, straightforward drawings. It reflects on class, accessibility, and love for art while demystifying artistic pretensions.
Creative Boom profiles Dutch illustrator Nastia Cistakova, whose surreal and humorous work explores femme absurdism, queerness, and identity through bold, mixed-media illustration. The article traces her journey from art school to international exhibitions, highlighting her distinctive style, ADHD-informed creative process, and advocacy for transparency in freelance life.
Artist David Shrigley has created the sleeve artwork for a collaborative release between Hot Chip and Sleaford Mods, titled Nom Nom Nom and Cat Burglar. The illustration explores themes of identity and multiple selves, aligning with the collaboration’s fusion of two distinct musical styles. The release, part of Abbey Road’s Lock-In series, is being pressed by Friendly Records with proceeds going to War Child.