Genevieve Cozart
As an illustrator, I fill the
role of sharing an interpretation of a world-without-visuals. It is an
unusual duty: pluck the ideas that float above the page and turn them into palpable, pleasing representations. Success with this is only possible through
dedicated research to media, an understanding of the language, a never-ending
search for truth, an educated – if not opinionated – perspective of the world
we live in, and a healthy amount of self-deprecation.
Every creation is a quest for
purity – not in the sense of innocence, but in the perception of unity between
the image and its implied message. Whether it is in creating a personal piece,
or working on a commissioned one, this purity must be present in every aspect,
from translation to execution. Purity, for the traditional illustrator, is in
using a paintbrush or pen. It is in this small extension of the arm that an
artist’s idea meets the tangible world, and comes to fruition and realization.
It is the source of our godly powers.
Just as every creation is a
quest, every illustrator worth their salt aspires to create a similar visual
journey for the audience. It is this perpetuity, and my insatiable appetite for
adventure, that drive me to continually seek the truths that illustration can
relate.
