Statement

Garden of Love is an explorative series of animations and illustrations. Inspired by William Blake's poem, this project argues the religious rules placed on people. Instead, the illustrations work as a method of manifesting love allowing people to embrace joy, desire, and community - both natural and important. 

 

Through subtle movements, the illustrations aim to not only evoke feelings of softness and sensitivity but also use nature as a teacher of life lessons. These dreamlike landscapes of gigantic plants and introspective people create spaces of discovery and acceptance for everyone. 

 

Kiran Joan is a multi-media illustrator from India interested in honest storytelling and animation.