2025 | Science & Technology
| Professional
- pronoun
She/Her - Why did you create this work?
I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei at aged 32 and underwent extensive surgery to remove 8 organs. I visually recorded each day of my hospital stay, along with handwritten notes, to convey the medical processes I underwent, how it felt (physically and emotionally) and to capture moments and conversations that often go unseen and kept behind closed doors. - How were your illustrations used?
I have shared this diary with my specialist oncology team and other health care professionals, and it has since been shown at conferences and used as an educational tool to understand and improve the patient experience. It has also been featured on the BBC Lifeline appeal for Shine Cancer Support (a charity for young adults with cancer) and shared at the Maggie's Centre. - What materials and techniques did you use?
I used graphite pencil, acrylic marker pens and colouring pencil. I limited the use of colour on each page to create a clinical hospital feel and depict the blue scrubs, curtains and patterned gowns that are used. I also used graphite pencil to create texture and add atmosphere to each scene. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - Commissioner Company
- - College / University
Falmouth University - Course and graduation date
Masters in Illustration, 2022 - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
charlotteorr.com
- Instagram
instagram.com/charlotteorrillustration/
- Biography
Charlotte is an award-winning illustrator based in Oxford, UK. She graduated with an MA in illustration from Falmouth University in 2022 and has worked on many non-fiction projects such as interior design and recipe books, illustrated maps and large-scale murals. Recently, Charlotte has used her own personal experiences to enrich her work and make new connections by sharing her story. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
