“The goal was capturing the essence of my travels, wanderlust being a recurring theme in my work. Through the abstract interpretation of the places of my memories, I created an installation combining mural painting and relief works, as well as a collection of wooden sculptures.”
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Birgit Palma Will Open Your Eyes to Impossible Imagery
Birgit Palma relishes the opportunity to paint herself out of corners. The Austria-born, Barcelona-based illustrator, designer, and lettering lover feels most comfortable creating works of paradoxical wonder. Birgit reflects on her style, her mission, her proudest moments so far, and the pressure that she and most freelancers put upon themselves.
Read MoreMarina and Kiki redesigned the iconic Batabasta bathroom wallpaper in Casa Bonay, drawing each other as pinups.
Two Artists Walk Into a Bar: Marina Esmeraldo & Kiki Ljung
When we interviewed WNW Member Marina Esmeraldo about cofounding an online magazine that celebrates short fiction and illustration, she mentioned how big of a fan she was of the work of fellow WNW Member Kiki Ljung. So we decided to coordinate a meetup between the two illustrators at a bar in Barcelona. They met up at Casa Bonay, where they not only discussed their creative backgrounds and evolutions but also immortalized the rendezvous by drawing each other in an awesome recreation of the venue's iconic bathroom wallpaper.
Read MoreThis Portrait Series Salutes the Peculiar Faces of Twin Peaks
In anticipation of the recent return of Twin Peaks, Barcelona-based WNW Member Lorena G published a series of portraits honoring many of her favorite characters from the cult show. The portrayals perfectly capture the auras of each character, as well as Lorena's signature style, which often features vectors, bold colors, and geometric shapes. In the current season, there's an overwhelming sense of isolation. Here's hoping that all these familiar faces find a way back to each other by the final curtain.
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