Katherine Maybaum
Pets Replacing Children
Illustration
2026
Digital Media
A cradle meant for a child now holds a dog. In a near-future shaped by rising costs, pets are nurtured in place of children—offering companionship within economic limits. The piece explores how love adapts under pressure, and what quietly shifts in the process.
Work by
Katherine Maybaum
Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Illustration
“Legends of Reality” reimagines young adults’ financial and familial struggles into vibrant, sci-fi fantasy narratives. Through bold sci-fi themes blending activism and concept art, my work will...” [More]