ELI KEJ
My way of processing information is through engagement of the visual field. So, whenever I must comprehend a topic,
I draw up a doodle that represents aspects of it.
When reading mythology and seeing inspiring works of artists like Gustave Doré, Salvador Dali or Raffaello Sanzio da Urbin I became intrigued in representing stories that shape culture.
I started studying compositions by reference and used automatic drawing techniques to find the rhythm my hand wants to move with. Now these illustrations are printed as little canvas with texts and poems that inspire me.
This modality of art is closely linked to my soul expression.
PROCESS
1st meeting: Understand the scope of the project and the story that wants to be told.
2nd meeting: Exchange initial sketches and discuss collaboration.
3rd meeting: Align the direction of the illustration work and check in if all the needs are met in the process. The back and forth for further adjustments happens through messaging.
4th meeting: Project is in its final state, and we discuss the final details. For high quality printing I have a good contact, though I'm open to meet other possibilities.
5th meeting: We debrief on the process, and I send out a short feedback sheet that we'll look through for further improvements.