2025 | Category Winner + Longlist + Shortlist | Publishing
| New Talent
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she - Why did you create this work?
I created "How To Stop Hating Men" as my graduation project for my Bachelor's degree in Illustration at Shenkar College Tel Aviv. Through this 132-page book of autobiographical comics, I explore subtle everyday misogyny and gender inequality in our society. Rather than focusing on overt sexism, I illustrate the 'gray areas' - those small, confusing interactions that often go unnoticed but impact our daily lives. My goal is to start a dialogue about unconscious biases and create understanding thr - How were your illustrations used?
The illustrations form the core of this graphic novel, combining sequential art with personal narrative. Each page uses a mix of comic panels and expressive drawings to tell my story, creating an intimate visual diary. The artwork shifts between detailed scenes and more abstract representations, reflecting the complex nature of gender dynamics. Through careful use of composition and visual metapho - What materials and techniques did you use?
The entire graphic novel is illustrated using watercolor with brush. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned / Self-initiated - Commissioner Company
no commissioner - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
ayaniv7.cargo.site/
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- Biography
Aya Niv is a 25-year-old illustrator from Tel Aviv, Israel. A graduate of Shenkar College's Visual Communication program with a focus on illustration, she completed her degree in August 2024. Her work explores themes of femininity, body image, human behavior, and social issues through graphic novels and comics. Working primarily with traditional media like watercolors, oil pastels, acrylics, and ink, she creates intimate visual narratives that challenge societal norms. - Where are you currently based?
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