1984
Book Cover
Illustration
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Limited Edition Book Cover Illustration for the Dutch edition of 1984 by George Orwell, published by Amsterdam-based press De Arbeiderspers.
Brief
This revolutionary masterpiece by George Orwell remains one of our personal favorites among his writings. While reading this book, it inspired us to create an illustration that was later commissioned and licensed by De Arbeiderspers for the Dutch paperback edition of 1984.
Insights
The writing of this book creates a pervasive sense of dystopia and the constant scrutiny by a totalitarian government, which inspired us to capture this feeling in an illustration. Our aim was to create an image that was both eye-catching and unsettling, effectively conveying the unsettling nature of the book's themes.
Solution
Through experimenting with optical illusions, we were able to create an illustration featuring many wide-open eyes that could produce a sense of unease and discomfort for the viewer. By studying how the human eye perceives movement, we were able to create a design that gave the impression of constant motion, drawing the viewer deeper into the uncomfortable atmosphere of the illustration.
