Sunnu Rebecca Choi – World Illustration Awards

2024 | Longlist | Children's Publishing

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She/Her
Why did you create this work?
The book is about the mouse, the town's street cleaner, whose home is buried under stacks of rubbish. The story explores themes of community, environmental stewardship, and the socio-economic hierarchy. It conveys the message of being more mindful of our surroundings and emphasises the need to foster a harmonious society where every individual, regardless of size or status, is valued and cared for
How were your illustrations used?
I’ve always been interested in socially conscious topics and wanted to explore and develop ideas through children’s books. This is my first children’s book as an author-illustrator. I wrote and illustrated it, and I'm looking for a publisher.
What materials and techniques did you use?
Monoprint, Collagraph, Digital Drawing
Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned
Personal Website or Portfolio Link
bysunnu.com/
Instagram
@by_sunnu
Biography
Sunnu Rebecca Choi is an award-winning Korean/Canadian illustrator and printmaker based in London. She specialises in visual narratives, including editorial illustrations and illustrations for picture books for various age groups, from children to adults. She received a BFA in fashion design from Parsons School of Design in New York and an MA in illustration from Kingston University in London.
Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)