Diptych:  Takeoff  |  Submerge

These two illustrations were created for Women in Art 2024, where twenty-four female artists were invited to create a diptych inspired by a female artist important to the art world.

My diptych is an ode to photographer Diana Blok, who I assisted when I studied photography, before I became an illustrator. Inspired by the mythology and shapes in her work and by her as a person, I created these two illustrations.

In Takeoff, her hair transforms into a white swan, symbolising feminine beauty and strength. Submerge shows a deep dive towards the sun, where her bubbles turn into flowers, leaving a blooming trail.

The work was exhibited in De Hallen, Amsterdam and outside on Mercatorplein and in Westerpark, also Amsterdam (2024). Beyond its artistic impact, this exhibition also supported a meaningful cause: 15% of proceeds from the print sale were donated to Woman Inc, helping to promote gender equality in the art sector.