PROJECT:

Use illustration to create a book cover for a classic novel of our choice.

MY DIRECTION:

My choice of content was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley; a tale thats usually portrayed as a frightening horror, but is truly a tragic tale of heartbreak. With my illustration I’ve created a heart synonymous with Frankenstein’s monster; all sewed up and pieced together. Half of the heart is encapsulated in a frozen ice block; this block represents the coldness that the monster feels from his creator, the other humans in his community, and from the world in general. This also represents a physical coldness as much of the story takes place in Arctic conditions and mountainous locations. The outside of the cover also has stitching detail to mirror the heart and feel synonymous.

SOURCE MATERIAL:

“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

MEDIA:

Digital and hand illustration (no hearts were harmed)

PROCESS: