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"Legends of Reality" Full Series PDF
“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 confront harsh realities, inspire change and empower... More
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Ancestral Tree
Socio-economic pressures have made it increasingly difficult for young adults to start families or continue their lineage. This illustration portrays a fractured ancestral tree, its roots submerged and splintering under those economic strains.... More
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Degree Factory
A chaotic, playful “degree factory” reflects the cycle of young adults chasing more education—layered with the realities of rising debt, a tough job market, and the lingering feeling of being behind.
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Growing Your Own Garden
A future rooted in self-sustenance. This illustration reflects individuals growing their own food in response to rising costs and concerns over processed goods. It is a reflection on reclaiming control over what we consume.
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Housing Crisis
A multigenerational home designed for mobility purposes instead of stability reflects a family’s adaptation and resilience to the housing crisis problem. People cannot afford to move into modern developments, so they carry their entire housing... More
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Increased Grocery Prices
Everyday groceries are reimagined as rare artifacts in a speculative future where affordability has collapsed. Items once considered essential—milk, eggs, produce—are elevated, preserved, and auctioned to the highest bidder. The work reflects on... More
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Living at Home After Graduation
A graduate returns home, only to find that some things are better left unseen. In a time of rising rent and economic pressure, ‘children leaving the nest’ is no longer guaranteed. This piece balances humour and discomfort, reflecting how young... More
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Pets Replacing Children
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... More
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The Weaving Dreamers
In a futuristic city of Toronto that dismisses "basket-weaving courses" as worthless for students, a dreamer perches on a rooftop, with discarded woven items and baskets including a violin, paint palette, astrolabe, film tape, theatre mask and... More
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]