World Illustration Awards 2023 Shortlisted Artists
Editorial Category:
Giulio Bonasera, London Ladd, Stephan Schmitz,
Lisa Sheehan, Fangyu Ma, Luisa Jung
The Association of Illustrators (The AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, recently announced the Shortlist for the World Illustration Awards 2023!
The shortlist has been selected by the judges from nearly 5,000 entries from 84 countries following a rigorous and competitive judging process.
The shortlisted 200 projects are included in an exciting, dynamic Online Showcase curated by the AOI’s Awards Teams, with contributions from partners and judges.
Rachel Hill, CEO at the Association of Illustrators says:
“We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 World Illustration Awards. This year’s entries showcase the impressive talent and creativity of illustrators around the globe The shortlist showcases an impressive range of styles, mediums, and contexts, highlighting the incredible value that illustration can bring to a project. The selected works are not only visually appealing but also carry powerful messages and tell compelling stories.
The World Illustration Awards champions the best in contemporary illustration and aims to promote the art form to a wider audience. We hope commissioners, illustrators and the public feel inspired by this year’s selection. Join us in celebrating the 2023 shortlist, and the highly skilled illustrators behind the work.”
The Online Shortlist Showcase features curated lists and new content and is a celebration of great illustration that has been produced by the illustrators on the shortlist. All shortlisted projects are in contention to win the awards in their categories.
In addition, the 200 Shortlisted projects are featured in a digital catalogue which is circulated to commissioners world-wide.
On September 12th, 2023, the Category Winning and Highly Commended projects in each category will be announced online in a live broadcast event. Two Overall Winners will receive cash prizes.
The World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners and art directors, celebrating great illustration on a scale like never before.
Directory of Illustration artists made an impressive showing in the WIA Shortlist this year! We are proud to feature the Directory of Illustration artists and their shortlisted projects.
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Congratulations to the artists Shortlisted in the Editorial Category:
Giulio Bonasera | London Ladd | Stephan Schmitz | Lisa Sheehan | Fangyu Ma | Luisa Jung
Giulio Bonasera
Represented by Salzman International
Hot.Hot.Hot – A Major Heatwave Hits Europe – Editorial (Professional)
Luisa Jung
Represented by Salzman International
How Do I Find The Right Therapist – Editorial (Professional)
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All shortlisted projects can be viewed on the AOI website and will be shared on the WIA Instagram page.
About The World Illustration Awards
Delivered by the AOI in partnership with the Directory of Illustration since 2015, the World Illustration Awards build on a 47-year tradition of the AOI organizing juried survey competitions.
The World Illustration Awards showcase great work being made by illustrators all over the world today. WIA focuses on supporting and celebrating creativity, connecting illustrators to their peers and the industry.
Being part of WIA offers a host of benefits to illustrators, such as increased visibility, opportunities for self- promotion, and the chance to network. WIA also gives many illustrators an international platform to reach new clients and commissions.
World Illustration Awards are a year-round celebration of the power and diversity of illustration being made today. Selected entries are shared on the popular @worldillustrationawards Instagram. This is followed by the announcement in May of 500 longlisted projects, and then the release of the 200 shortlisted projects which will feature in an Online Showcase on the AOI’s website launching in July.
A highlight of the Awards year is the excitement of the winners announcement in September. One New Talent and one Professional Overall winner will be awarded cash prizes and profiled on the AOI website.
This globally-recognised competion has ten industry-relevant categories and is judged by distinguished professionals from the global illustration industry. Commissioners value the Awards for identifying current trends and finding established and undiscovered talent, and illustrators value the connection and sense of community participating brings. The awards assemble an array of creativity and innovation, highlighting diverse approaches to illustration and offering an insight into current practice.
Illustrators, (working individually or as collectives), commissioners, agents and tutors were invited to submit work created, commissioned or published since 1 January 2022, until the deadline in February 2023 into the ten categories of the Awards.
The World Illustration Awards 2023 are sponsored by:
