Pop-art illustration on a blue background featuring stylized profiles of people with exaggerated hairstyles, a watermelon slice, lipstick, a high-heeled shoe, a toy ray gun, and cups with swirling steam.
Abstract hand-drawn illustration of diverse people with expressive faces, scattered objects, and blue, white, and black details on a vivid red background

Culture Editor | #JIVJIV 1 and #JIVJIV 2
In Collaboration with Linguist & Author: Hrayr Vraz Available at Abril Books
2023

#jivjiv1 and #jivjiv2 is a collection of twitter poems written by queer Armenian poet and linguist Hrayr Varaz (ig hrayr_huh_died). This colourful collaboration included the task of reading the poetry and capturing an overall expressive scene for the book and creating cover and inside illustrations for 29 pieces. Imagery on the cover included key cultural elements and famous figures from Aznavour, Cher to Armine the model, featuring Armenian language and food. ‍ ‍

Collaboration Components

—Art Licensing & Visual Storytelling: Translating text, themes, and complex narratives into compelling visual concepts.

—Character Design & World-Building: Developing unique and comedic expressive characters with personalities and emotional depth, creating detailed atmospheric settings for illustrations that enhance the book’s impact.

—Artistic Versatility: Adapting illustration style, color palettes, and mediums to match the author’s specific vision.

—Digital & Traditional Proficiency: Mastering industry-standard software (Procreate, Photoshop) and traditional mediums, high-resolution image licensing for separate editions and reprints.