To the Underworld, by Heiko.
15% of the gross sale of this print goes to Médecins Sans Frontières.
Heiko Windisch is a visual artist and illustrator from Heidelberg, Germany, whose work has been shown in galleries around the world. Besides making art, Heiko also works in editorial illustration, apparel, product design, and more.
About the print:
One of my favorite books in my collection is Doré's Illustrations for Dante's "Divine Comedy". Since I mostly create art in black and white I can draw a great deal of inspiration from the prints in the book. I leaf through them a lot when I'm stuck in the process and the art and atmosphere often rubs off onto my work. The print I made for The Working Proof is my interpretation of the transport of the lost souls into the underworld.
This is a linocut on 300gsm natural white watercolor paper.
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What has inspired you recently?
I recently stumbled upon Tixinda, a Mexican design company. I like their use of colour, it's pretty close to the look I aim for in some of my work. Mexican folklore and Mayan and Aztec culture in general have been a great influence for me for a while.
Why did you choose to pair Médecins Sans Frontières with your print?
I chose Médecins Sans Frontières in light of the recent Haiti catastrophe and other neglected conflicts.
How have you seen art transform the world around you?
Making art is a fantastic job. It has taken me to great places, made me meet nice people, gotten me a wife, and it continues to make my life a great ride.
If you could pick one artist to mentor you, who would it be?
I wouldn't like to be someone's protegé, as I prefer making my own decisions, taking risks. I can't really think of anyone I would like to be my mentor. There are many artists whose works have been a big influence for me, though. I like M.C. Escher, Max Fleischer cartoons, and I always enjoy going to ethnological and natural history museums.
Who are some artists that other people should know about?
I think more people should know about my wife, Lilly Piri. She's got quite a fan base in Australia already, but I think she's ripe for world fame. Also, a good friend of ours is Elly Yap from Melbourne. She makes the most beautiful patterns and also knows the best places for pies and Asian pastries whenever we're there.
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