Visual Essay Ansiedark

Vale Araujo

Ansiedadrk is a visual essay that explores the author's states of anxiety and the recurring cycle she feels trapped in. Created during the first year of her postgraduate studies, the project represents a personal journey to develop a unique artistic language. Through imagery, it reflects the emotions tied to anxiety, aiming to create an intimate connection with the viewer and offer a sincere portrayal of her inner experience.

Technical specifications

Book, 24 pages - 21 x 15 cm

Published

Self-published with Ilus.P. Print run of 25 copies. Buenos Aires, 2023.

Awards

Project selected for Catalogue 14 Iberoamérica Ilustra 2024.
Project selected as a finalist in the 58th edition of the Illustrators Exhibition 2024 of the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2024.
Project selected as a finalist in the Latin American Illustration Award of Palermo University 2023.

Copyright

Rights available in all languages.
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Vale Araujo

Vale Araujo is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator trained at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and in illustration and comic workshops. She works as a designer, illustrator, and teacher at FADU-UBA. Passionate about self-publishing, she creates zines and leads workshops, guiding others in their creative projects. She dreams of fully dedicating herself to illustration, developing comics, and collaborating on cultural projects.

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