“In a method, I've at all times been an illustrator at coronary heart, at the very least since I used to be sufficiently old to carry a pencil,” says Myriam Wares. “Drawing has at all times been part of me since childhood; I simply continued on that path to maturity.”
The Montreal-based artist layers themes akin to pure science, expertise, mythology and modern social points by means of a surrealist lens. Her wealthy illustrations, commissioned by individuals like The New York Instances, Barron's, Quanta, and extra, it invitations viewers into enigmatic and introspective worlds of marvel.
Wares emphasizes dramatic lighting, complementary colours and the facility of scale in dynamic scenes that exude heat. She attracts on her background in visible artwork and curiosity in artwork historical past to create narrative scenes that includes classical sculptures, emotive figures and welcoming landscapes.
“The language of symbols and visible metaphors appears most pure to me relating to expressing myself,” the artist tells Colossal. “I wish to play with meanings and consider alternative ways to visually symbolize an thought.”
Wares enjoys the fixed problem of balancing quite a few tasks alongside private artistic work, which evolves over time and informs the best way he approaches commissions for shoppers. “Every new mission comes with its personal set of necessities and aesthetic quirks,” she says. “I by no means have time to get bored earlier than a brand new mission comes alongside.”
See extra work on the Wares web site, Behance and Instagram.
