At the intersection of science, technology and art lies Carl Wiens’ illustration. So it was natural that he was commissioned by Summit Magazine’s creative director Michal Waissmann to illustrate “Discoveries and Dilemmas”, a feature article on the untold secrets of direct-to-consumer DNA testing. Have you ever completed an at home DNA test? Or, maybe you’ve wanted to but not sure if you should? Well, there’s lots to know before you do and Carl’s conceptual illustration tackles some of these topics; family secrets, hackers and criminal investigations.
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James Minchall illustrates the science of napping
Don’t hit snooze! We’re discovering the science of napping through the art of conceptual illustrator James Minchall. Created for BBC Science Focus, James' signature collage style combines unexpected elements to explore the complexities of sleep. Layers of shapes and textures are connected by hand-drawn illustration to weave each concept together.
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Carl Wiens illustrates The Science of Song
Carl Wiens amps things up in his latest collaboration with designer Michael Reis for The Science of Song, a unique book offering a behind the scenes look at music in the making. Published by Kids Can Press and written by creative team Alan Cross, Emme Cross and Nicole Mortillaro, this book explores the fascinating qualities that make music so special. With an emphasis on the history and technology of music, Carl’s technical illustration and retro feel work together harmoniously.
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James Minchall illustrates for BBC Science Focus
James Minchall’s monthly illustrations for BBC Science Focus magazine has us taking a deeper look. Throughout this ongoing series James explores the world of science and technology through a creative lens, tackling tough and interesting topics alike.
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Thom Sevalrud for Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association
Thom Sevalrud created this powerful image for the cover of the Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association. This is Thom's fourth cover for the JNMA, working with art director Emma Dalby, who seems to match him perfectly with topics that speak to his visual vocabulary. Conceptually, Thom addresses many aspects of whole genome sequencing, which is becoming more and more accessible to us all.
Janice Kun for Royal Ontario Museum
Art director Tara Winterhalt chose Janice Kun to create a double page spread illustration for the article Threads That Bind which first appeared in ROM, the magazine of the Royal Ontario Museum, Summer 2012 issue. The story is a true account of an archaeologist's search for human origins which became deeply personal. Janice's pictographic method of weaving the elements of the story together is reminiscent of it's ancient references.
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