Ard Su, a New York-based illustrator, blends clinical coldness and human warmth in her work. She has illustrated for major publications like The New Yorker and The New York Times, focusing on tech, medicine, and social issues. Proficient in Procreate and Photoshop, Ard employs techniques from her literature studies to deconstruct narratives and build engaging stories. Her style features a tension between organic and inorganic forms, utilizing a mature color palette in her work. Inspired by themes of emotional distance, Ard's illustrations remain relatable and challenge conventional editorial aesthetics.
Ard Su's work possesses a unique blend of clinical coldness and human warmth, effectively making abstract subjects engaging while employing skills from her literature studies.
Her preference for portraying human bodies and using vector-like elements reflects a balance between organic and inorganic curves, representing sentiment and structure.
Ard’s illustrations challenge traditional styles by integrating geometric experimentation and a mature color palette, especially in her tech and medicine assignments.
She channels themes of loneliness and emotional remoteness prevalent in the works of Hamaguchi and Murakami, exploring feelings, intimacy, and detachment in modern life.
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