Last fall, illustrator Rose Wong had a show called Consider Death at Grumpy Bert in Brooklyn. The works included are poignant and beautiful in their simplicity —Rose mixes bold floral elements with geometric forms, inserting a contemplative figure among them. This character, devoid of a face/emotions, could be, as its namesake suggests, considering the end. It takes the illustrations to a dark place, but this is in line with Rose’s artistic philosophy. In an interview with Light Grey Art Lab, she explains:
When I get sad or frustrated, art makes me feel better. But getting myself to draw when I feel down is often an uphill battle. I am often a positive and upbeat person, but sometimes when I draw, the other part of me comes through – the quiet and contemplative side. I want people to feel good when they look at my work, but to also find some sadness in it. We are all complex individuals and life is all about the emotional experiences, whether it be positive or not.
See more of Consider Death on Rose’s Tumblr. Some of my favorites are below.
