What began as a personal exploration of medieval manuscripts and their illuminated illustrations grew into a collection of 47 individual commissioned pieces; my audience became invested in seeing their characters translated into the medieval world of illumination.
Drawn to the directness, simplicity, and endearing awkwardness of medieval visual language, I became fascinated by how scribes portrayed people, professions, and everyday life.
As the project developed, so did my historical research. Each piece offered a chance to study period depictions of different professions, consult original manuscripts, and explore medieval motifs. I aimed to balance historical authenticity with my own interpretation, reimagining anthropomorphic characters in the style of medieval illumination.
The collection is both an homage and a personal dialogue across centuries—a contemporary artist drawing inspiration from medieval makers’ hands and visual culture. It's been a rewarding journey of artistic discovery and historical exploration, deepening my appreciation for a tradition whose influence endures.
With that said, more pieces may arise in the future.
