{"id":24163,"date":"2019-03-20T15:59:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T15:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/about.35.197.208.187.nip.io\/?p=24163"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:13:17","slug":"illustrating-the-everyday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/spotlights\/illustrating-the-everyday\/","title":{"rendered":"Illustrating the Everyday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Debora<\/a>
Rio de Janeiro<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Debora Szpilman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paris-based Debora Szpilman is an independent illustrator and print designer. Debora was born in Brazil where she primarily studied architecture. Her fascination with the body and aesthetics led her to later study fashion at a training institute in Paris. After having worked two years alongside fashion icon, Azzedine Ala\u00efa, Debora continued to explore her sensitivity and feelings through her illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debora\u2019s experiences have hugely shaped her aesthetic. Her work is an amalgamation of femininity, the body, nature and emotion. There is an ethereal element to her work which renders her illustrations effortlessly whimsical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/a> \/ Instagram <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quantified Self<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0Quantified\u00a0Self\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yulong Lli<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yulong is a Shanghai-based freelance illustrator. His main point of exploration is how his ego fits into the world around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of Yulong\u2019s personal series of illustrations, \u2018Quantified Self\u2019, tackles his concern towards the influence of collecting and analysing data for a better quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YL: \u201cYou might have noticed that almost everything is connected to quantification nowadays, such as music preference on iTunes, food recommendations on Yelp or workout plans on fitness apps, etc. They are all based on the immense data that is collected and monitored from your daily life. If we make all the selections based on the data and personal preference so that it might stop us from experiencing new things, will this so called \u2018quantified self\u2019 lead us to a better future?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/a> \/ Instagram <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jamie<\/a>
Alone?\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Edler<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bristol born illustrator Jamie currently resides in East London. Jamie\u2019s witty illustrations frequently reference topical social and environmental issues that are of relevance to him. These weighty matters are expressed in an approachable and light-hearted manner which successfully fuel humour, whilst maintaining their gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel has had a huge impact on Jamie\u2019s aesthetic preferences. Berlin and China have been a significant source of inspiration for him, and this is apparent through elements such as the Chinese logograms that repeatedly feature throughout his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamie\u2019s \u2018Dating Series\u2019 incorporates a selection of images from a self-initiated project that he created on relationships. It is a tongue-in-cheek poster series combining illustration and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Text on image: \u201cA tale of love on an island far, far away. The summer glare stops you from seeing anything apart from what is in front of you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website \/ Instagram <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Alessandra<\/a>
Rose Wallpaper\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alessandra Genualdo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Italian illustrator Alessandra works from her East London studio accompanied by her dog Kira! The soft palette and curious figures conjure reflections of solitude, nature and the female body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women in Alessandra\u2019s paintings mirror her own ever-changing perception of herself. Their Ophelia-like attributes, pale complexions and pursed pink lips look as if they have been plucked straight from a fairy-tale. Somewhat autobiographical, these characters are a personal reflection of herself, as well as representations of women that she identifies with or aspires to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the women share a sense of vulnerability, appearing deep in thought \u2013 nevertheless, loneliness is often salvaged by the accompaniment of a pet, book or plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website\u00a0\/\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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