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2025 | Editorial | Professional
  • Why did you create this work?
    Diana Ejaita paired a landmark political survey of people in prisons and jails in the U.S., with art on how incarcerated people viewed the presidential candidates and their criminal justice records, beautifully capturing the political landscape.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    Diana created three illustrations, one which was paired with a story on incarcerated people being excited about a woman president; one with a story on what incarcerated people think about the "Cop vs. Felon" election; and one with a story on how Trump remains popular with people behind bars.
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Digital.
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Commissioned
  • Commissioner Name
    Celina Fang
  • Commissioner Company
    The Marshall Project
  • Commissioner Instagram
    instagram.com/marshallproj/
  • Who was the work commissioned for?
    The Marshall Project
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    dianaejaita.com/
  • Instagram
    instagram.com/dianaejaita
  • Biography
    Diana Ejaita is an artist, textile designer and illustrator, a mother living between Berlin, Italy and Lagos. She published 10 covers for the New Yorker and several children's books.
  • Where are you currently based?
    Germany
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