Film & Illustration | Aya de Yopougon

Aya de Yopougon is a graphic novel series by Marguerite Abouet. Marguerite was born in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, where many of the themes in the series chronicle her childhood memories. Aya de Yopougon is french for Aya of Yopougon or Aya from Yopougon. Yopougon is a working-class neighbourhood in Abidjan in the late 1970's.

It is no wonder that this series has a strong international audience. I love that Aya illustrates daily life in Cote d'Ivoire in a realistic way that excludes an exaggerated narrative of war, famine, and disease. As a result of the strong interest in the series, Aya de Yopougon will be available in an upcoming animated film. I'm really looking forward to this film. Details on the film will be included in a follow-up post.

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The most recent addition to my book wishlist is this collection of friendly visual matches between Paris and New York City. Illustrated by graphic designer Vahram Muratyan, the images enhance these conceptual cliché differences with their unique, striking presentation. I am currently in France, and definitely looking forward to discussing these comparisons with a friend in New York.

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Vibrant, geometric artwork created by Tabitha Brown with a wooden textured effect.

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Album Art Project: Springboard

Here is the springboard I made for a client's album art that I am creating.

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Illustration by Oliver Lake

 

A series of textured animal illustration by Oliver Lake.

Paper cuts - Rolls by Anastassia Elias

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The Print Shop by Sasha Prood.

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Eric Drooker's New Yorker Covers

What amazes me most about Drooker's work is how it's so imaginative, yet very realistic. Most of his art pieces have relevance to our lives today and are often a representation of current or future political and economic circumstances.

"Visualizing answers to artistic questions is a full-time job. I enjoy solving problems that challenge my powers of creativity." Eric Drooker

"Most of my strongest images spring from dreams which have haunted me over the years." - E.D.

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