2025 | Publishing
| Professional
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She/Her - Why did you create this work?
Inspired by my own experiences of immigration and the challenges of finding a place to belong, Home Bound explores the universal longing for a place to call home. The wordless graphic novel follows a woman and her suitcase as they step off a train, embarking on a journey through surrealism and dystopia, fairytale and horror, futurism and naturalism. Their search reflects themes of identity, safety, and the meaning of 'home,' offering a deeply personal yet universal exploration of these ideas.
- How were your illustrations used?
The illustrations were used in a 160 page silent graphic novel.
- What materials and techniques did you use?
Digital Drawings
- Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Merav Salomon - Commissioner Company
Salomon & Daughters Books - Commissioner Instagram
@salomondaughters - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
mayaishshalom.com
- Instagram
@maya_ishshalom - Biography
Maya Ish-Shalom is a freelance illustrator based in Tel Aviv, working on a diverse range of projects in publishing, editorial, and branding. She enjoys working with both digital and hand-drawn techniques, focusing on emotion and atmosphere. Selected clients include The New Yorker, New York Times, Penguin Random House, Sephora, and more. - Where are you currently based?
Israel
