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Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“21st Century Romance” explores the hardships of modern dating. As people become less reliable and uninterested in romantic relationships, others have turned to fictional characters to accompany them on their solo romantic outings.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“At my Work Desk” Inspired by how people customize their own cubicles, this piece delves into the motivational aspect of younger people and their views on their work ethic. Contrary to past generations in which their motivation to work was to maintain a traditional family lifestyle, younger generations seek economic stability to afford their favorite character’s merchandise.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“Music Festa” uses fictional characters in a promotional setting in order to emulate real life practices of using preexisting and recognizable mascots in order to attract a certain demographic to specific events.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“Ride Home” Explores the concept of wishing to be surrounded by your favorite characters after a long and difficult day, turning everyone around you into a space of comfort and warmth.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“Doll House” Represents the wish of taking a back seat to one’s own life. Leaving all the difficulties of existence in the hands of an external force.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“Happy Birthday” illustrates the absence of interpersonal connections with family and friends, filling up their absence by fictional characters within important moments of a person’s life.
Illustration by Cristina Calvo Avila
“You will die surrounded by what you love” seeks to represent the last dying wish of an individual of being surrounded by their most praised possessions on their trip to the afterlife.

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