Dance with Me
Dance with Me

Drawing

Dance with Me

The myth of the woodland lady, a witch-like woman who distracts young girls from their responsibilities, placed in a modern club/classroom hybrid setting. Discusses struggles to balance work vs personal life.

Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel

Drawing

Guardian Angel

The role of pets (cats) as a source of comfort and protection in the home intertwined with Lithuanian grass weaving designs.

Hand-Me-Downs
Hand-Me-Downs

Drawing

Hand-Me-Downs

Generations of family's artistic handiwork being passed down as a reminder of the people who care about you and understand what you are going through. Represented by a Croatian lace inspired blanket

Night Walks
Night Walks

Drawing

Night Walks

The feeling of being watched, feeling on guard walking home at night. Depicted through the creeping gaze of a werewolf, and a small innocent looking city dog.

The Fatalist
The Fatalist

Drawing

The Fatalist

Inspired by the Czechoslovak tale “The Story of a little boy who opened the door”, where a young boy is taught the dangers of the outside world, by the monsters in the forest. this piece explores agoraphobia through the distorted view of a street... More

This House is a H(olm)e
This House is a H(olm)e

Drawing

This House is a H(olm)e

The Olm, a cave dwelling salamander species exclusive to the Balkans, featured in a confined space covered in dishes and clothing, showing how mental health can affect your living space.

Transformation
Transformation

Sculpture

Transformation

Nesting dolls showing the transition from human to werewolf, highlighting how sudden changes in mood can make you feel abnormal in your own body.

Work by

Liljana Jurakic

Illustration