Faculty of Design
Illustration
Emily Akerman
House Party Blues
Illustration
House Party Blues depicts a familiar situation for Poofy, a space meant for mingling, flirtation, and easy connection. It is the visible lips that draw her attention; lips she can read, conversations she might follow. And yet, even when a face is turned toward her, connection is not guaranteed.

Work by
Emily Akerman aka. Poofy
Illustration, Visual Storytelling, Deaf Visual Image Art (De'VIA)
“Beyond Hearing is series of works exploring the Deaf experience and an individual’s agency in a hearing-centered world. ...” [More]
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