Erik Suswanto
Illustrator
Erik is a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with a passion for creating beautiful artwork that blends texture and color.
His works are mostly inspired by nature and his favorite music. When Erik isn’t drawing, he enjoys spending time in his tiny garden with the help of his two beloved cats, David and Dennis.
WEBSITE →BEHANCE →Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2024
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Pat Pataranutaporn for I Am A Scientist
Melanie Morrison for I Am A Scientist
Ekaterina Kuleva
Illustrator
Ekaterina is an open-minded, hardworking and creative person.
She can't see her life without travel and communication with extraordinary people. She loves: creativity in all its manifestations, interesting movies, music and psychology. When she is working on projects, Ekaterina pays attention to details and uses art to express her point of view.
Linkedin → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2024
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Geoffrey Siwo for I Am A Scientist
Karmella Haynes for I Am A Scientist
Nick Sirotich
Illustrator
Nick is an illustrator, designer, mural painter, and all around creative perpetually working on cool projects in Oakland California.
He loves developing interesting projects with purpose while always keeping the fun and quality at the forefront.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2024
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Shriya Srinivasan for I Am A Scientist
Laurie Anne Poquet
Illustrator
Laurie Anne Poquet is a digital designer who illustrated some of our scientists for our I Am A Scientist initiative.
Laurie-Anne is a French freelance illustrator, passionate about illustration, photography, vegan cooking and roller skating. She practiced illustration since childhood, and now strives to connect her different passions through artistic expression.
Laurie-Anne’s work focuses on pop and colorful illustrations, often featuring floral elements and representations of proud and courageous femininity. The work with textures and colors plays an important role in my creations, as does the addition of numerous details.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2024
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Shalini Nemani for I Am A Scientist
for I Am A Scientist
Bryan Yee for I Am A Scientist
Stephanie Singleton
Illustrator
Stephanie Singleton is a digital designer who illustrated some of our scientists for our I Am A Scientist initiative.
Stephanie Singleton is an illustrator with an interest in all things decorative and surreal. Born and raised in Toronto, she graduated from OCAD University with a B.Des. specializing in illustration.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2024
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Aleke Kuoh for I am a Scientist
Diamond James for I Am A Scientist
Harbani Kaur Malik-Chaudhry for I Am A Scientist
Dilip Merala for I Am A Scientist
Hamed Mirzaei for I Am A Scientist
NEST Design
Illustrator
NEST Design is a digital design studio who illustrated some of our scientists for our I Am A Scientist initiative.
“The word “Nest”, or “nid” in French, has a very special meaning to me. Having a great need for freedom, independence and flexibility, I have always taken care of my clients' desire for autonomy, while providing a caring and constructive framework. The Nest studio represents an ephemeral as well as essential cocoon to prepare for a successful flight.”
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2023
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KUUKUA WILSON for I am a Scientist
JO ANNA ROBINSON for I Am A Scientist
Hala Al-Abbasi
Illustrator
Hala Al-Abbasi is a digital artist who illustrated some of our scientists for our I Am A Scientist initiative.
Hala Al-Abbasi is an illustrator at SOLID. They are here to empower brands to find their success, through SOULFUL narratives, unique voices, and SOLID identities.
INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2021
View her work:
gladys nuñez for I Am A Scientist
Tatheer adnan for I am a Scientist
Nicole Medina
Illustrator
Nicole Medina is a digital artist who illustrated some of our scientists for our I Am A Scientist initiative.
Nicole Medina is a first generation Latina American and proud. She’s a Philly based illustrator with a love for art history, horror movies (the good and the bad), fun pattern and bold color.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Portrait Illustration
2021-2024
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Anthony Covarrubias for I Am A Scientist
Diandra Martinez-Cano for I Am A Scientist
Ngoni Madungwe for I Am A Scientist
Nabiha Saklayen for I Am A Scientist
Susannah Calhoun for I Am A Scientist
Karina Monakhova
Illustrator
Karina Monakhova is a digital artist who illustrated several of our I Am A Scientist materials.
Traveling, new impressions, and learning new things are great sources of inspiration for Karina Monakhova. She loves being outdoors, hiking in the mountains and walking on the beach.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I AM A SCIENTIST Workspace Illustrations
● I AM A SCIENTIST Collection Illustrations
2022-2024
Islenia Milien
Illustrator
Islenia Milien is an editorial and book illustrator based in NYC.
Her work and approach is the epitome of “creative inquiry”. We came to her with a concept – attachment to belief – and she dove into the idea from every angle, bringing it to life through a breathtaking collection of illustrations for our OK, But Why exhibit. Her collection is full of movement, storytelling, and intricate details that gently invite the viewer to join her in an illustrated world where curiosity is beautiful.
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● “Illuminations” Ok But Why exhibit artwork
2022-2023
View her work:
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
Left brain // right brain, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
DIAMONDS, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
GENDER RULES, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
LITTLE GREEN MEN, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
TIME ANXIETY, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
TIPPING CULTURE, OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
OK BUT WHY • ILLUMINATIONS
Ana Latese
Portrait Illustrator
Ana Latese is a digital artist who illustrated several of the spotlights featured in the I Am a Scientist program.
Ana Latese, is an African American freelance illustrator & writer. Her passion is to produce beautiful imagery inspired by vibrant colors, magical elements, and joy. She enjoys using different lighting situations to help enhance her storytelling and give a warm feeling to her illustrations. When Ana’s not illustrating, she loves to play video games, hang out at the library, or binge watch Criminal Minds!
“As a black artist, every single piece that I draw is my attempt to promote a world where black and brown children are seen, heard, valued, and validated. Quoted from one of my favorite artists, Faith Ringgold, ‘You cant sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it.’”
WEBSITE → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● I Am A Scientist Portrait Illustrations
2021
View her work:
alexander bennett for I am a Scientist
bayan mashat for I am a Scientist
leah guthrie for I am a Scientist
melqui gamba-rios for I am a Scientist
Laylie Frazier
Illustrator
Laylie Frazier is a digital artist and art teacher based in Houston. She collaborated with The Plenary on The Green Gap exhibit.
Laylie combines texture, color, and pattern to create warm and expressive portraits, pulling inspiration from nature, utilizing abstract plant, mountain, and sun motifs. For her work on The Green Gap, she translated issues at the intersection of complex social and environmental forces into rich portraits and visual stories.
etsy → INSTAGRAM → Projects worked on:
● “Illuminations” The Green Gap Exhibit Artwork
2021
View her work:
THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY, THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
REDLINING, THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
GREENWASHING, THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
ZIP CODES, THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS
THE GREEN GAP • ILLUMINATIONS