Falmouth Illustration – Our Cabinet of Curiosities
BA(Hions) Illustration Graduates of 2021 showcase their response to the ‘Wunderkammer’ theme, illustrating a multitude of curiosities; their personal interpretations encompass a variety of interests, illustrative approaches, audiences and fields of illustration.’
A quick look at several alumni who have had unexpected opportunities this year to take their illustration work into a new realm, to illustrate abroad or on TV, and to develop new openings or new perspectives on their work. For some this has involved stretching their creative skills or developing new ones; for others it has been a confidence building experience, or has introduced their work to new audiences…
‘I was commissioned by Italian sports brand ‘Outride’ to illustrate a limited-edition tennis racket. I also do scribing; travelling all over the world, capturing discussions and events through my illustration. The work is happening in real time, and can be really intense! It’s a great way to stretch your drawing skills’.
‘I worked with the company ‘Talking Tables’, to illustrate a map of New York. The design was used to make a quirky 250 piece jigsaw puzzle.’
‘I had great fun being one of the contestants on the Channel 4 TV show, ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down!’ Although it was short, sweet and snappy, I really enjoyed the different tasks we were given and met lots of cool people!’
‘A dream commission for the Guardian – a magical sketching trip to Bruges! It’s a great place to draw – from its narrow sleepy streets, ancient trees and gothic architecture, to its rows of vibrantly painted buildings, evoking a Wes Anderson film, inspiration is around every corner.’
‘My illustrations for AYEM breakfast pot packaging and a mural promoting the breakfast pots and highlighting the benefits of a morning stretch!’
‘I’ve been illustrating an animated sequence for ‘Surrounded By Water’, a travel website dedicated to small islands around the world. The sequence demonstrates the different activities you might try whilst travelling such as hiking, yoga and bird watching. It would be a full screen animated banner for the website.’
