Faculty of Design
Illustration
Albina Tasnim
Where the Foot Breaks the Surface, 2026
Illustration
2026
A foot stepping into a body of water and creating fantastical ripples
“This piece shows a woman stepping into water, symbolizing a move beyond marriage and fixed identity. As she enters, her foot begins to twist and subtly transform. The work explores the tension between freedom and consequence, where change feels both liberating and unsettling.”
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Albina Tasnim
Illustration
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