Illustration

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All images © Eiko Ojala, shared with permission

Eiko Ojala’s vivid illustrations (previously) possess a distinctive flair evocative of paper-cut assemblages and textural collage. Working with some of the most prominent publications in today’s media landscape, the artist creates visuals for editorial assignments that focus on a vast scope of current affairs.

From the importance of mental health and work-life balance to the detriments of ongoing war and climate crises, Ojala manages to express each unique area of interest through layers of digital rendering. The polished results include flowers blooming from drifting heads, city skylines reflecting from the space between trees, and crowds of individuals walking toward the edge of a cliff marked with the impression of an ominous ruler. “It’s satisfying to see how sometimes, quite complex topics can be shown surprisingly simply,” the artist says.

You can find more work on Ojala’s website, Behance, and Instagram.

#editorial
#Eiko Ojala
#paper

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