Overview
This project consists of a series of illustrations created for a thesis literary work that unfolds through a documentary-style narrative. The aim was to bring the written story to life by visually representing its most intimate and subtle moments.
The illustrations were conceived as a way to deepen the reader’s connection with the text, adding a visual layer that complements and amplifies the emotional undertones of the narrative. Inspired by themes of memory, everyday life, and personal exploration, the work seeks to create a sense of closeness, warmth, and familiarity—resonating with the overall tone and pace of the literary piece.
Approach
The visual approach was guided by the idea of a hand-drawn travel journal—spontaneous, textured, and intimate. I used irregular brushstrokes and organic textures to echo the raw and personal nature of the story.
This stylistic direction was closely aligned with the author’s conceptual framework, emphasizing proximity, emotional resonance, and the beauty of the ordinary. The process involved close reading of the text, identifying key emotional and visual motifs, and translating them into illustrations that feel both expressive and grounded.
Each illustration was developed to act not only as a companion to the written word but also as an interpretative layer, capable of evoking moods, environments, and unspoken nuances that support and expand the narrative experience.
Lucrecia Khoury 2025
La Plata, Buenos Aires