BBC Culture. NY & LA
Illustrated city portraits
Commissioned by BBC Culture, this series features two illustrated city portraits of New York and Los Angeles.
Each artwork brings together architecture, landmarks and everyday details to capture the personality of both cities: New York through its density, rhythm and vertical energy; Los Angeles through its cinematic icons, palm-lined streets and sun-soaked atmosphere.
Rather than creating literal city maps, we approached the illustrations as visual snapshots, layered compositions that reflect the pace, character and cultural imagination associated with each place.
Illustration and Concept Art
Estudio Santa Rita
Art Direction
Javier Hirschfeld
Client
BBC Culture
Year
2020
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