“Beauty in What Others Call Decay”: Monorthern on Drawing What We Turn Away From
As a professional illustrator with seven years of experience, Monorthern specializes in creating captivating artwork for music albums, book covers, t-shirts, and custom product illustrations. His work is shaped by a love for black-and-white drawing, especially using stippling techniques, and often explores themes of death, myth, nature, loneliness, and sadness. Though he began with ink on paper, in 2023 he started experimenting with digital art, drawn in by curiosity and a desire for a more efficient workflow. Digital tools offered new possibilities without compromising the soul of his process.
Artist Interview: Abhimanyu Krishna
Abhimanyu Krishna, known online as @visualalchemist, is an Indian digital artist. For him, nature is the ultimate teacher, sparking a childlike curiosity that drives his creative process. With a background in pure sciences and mathematics, he views the world as a network of data — from the chemical makeup of the air to the intricate patterns of leaves and flowers, all rooted in mathematical principles. This perspective extends to his art, where he decodes natural systems and translates them into generative frameworks, finding beauty not just in the predictable patterns but also in their random deviations. We asked Abhimanyu about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Malu Zanelato
Malu Zanelato is a Brazilian visual artist specializing in collage, creating dreamlike imagery inspired by surrealism and dadaism. Her work beautifully explores the divine feminine, portraying women as mystical and ethereal beings deeply connected to nature. Through her collages, Malu visually represents the symbiosis between women, the universe, and its cycles, often drawing on the rich symbolism of tarot to add depth and mystery to her art. We asked Malu about her art, creative process, and inspirations.