The brief

We were asked to make an illustration that uses narrative to celebrate our universal humanity and our collective experience; one that celebrates illustration and storytelling as a dynamic influencers for unity.

Below is a small insight as to what the Tales of Unity is and why we are creating it.
'All together now – Tales of Unity
Despite possessing the technology that makes universal communicators of us all, we still suffer the great disconnects of our modern world; the great geographical, political, economic and spiritual divides. Yet, whenever we meet across these gulfs, we find we have so much in common. Alongside all that separates us, there are the great connectors – music, comedy, cuisine, the natural world and, of course, the need to draw; to examine and explain our lives through pictures.

For more information here is the link; http://www.cheltenham-illustration-awards.com/p/about.html

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