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Hajar Press
Book Cover Illustrator
I have worked with Hajar Press, an independent political publishing house run by and for people of colour, since 2020. I have illustrated all their book covers and also have illustrated some images inside the books themselves.
I have worked with Hajar Press, an independent political publishing house run by and for people of colour, since 2020. I have illustrated all their book covers and also have illustrated some images inside the books themselves.
'Working with Han has been a dream. Their work stands out for its aesthetic uniqueness, inspired creativity and dedication to detail, beautifully representing the vision of each of our books. Their designs are a key part of what makes Hajar Press!'- Farhaana Arefin, Hajar Press
An Opening
Debut Graphic Novel
“An Opening” is a trans coming of age story full of yearning, rage, fear, dissociation, and desire. The original idea for the story came from the creators giving each other monthly testosterone shots, and wanting to document the intimate world we cohabit as two East/Southeast Asian trans people facilitating each other’s hrt. Our process was deeply spiritual, discussing our connections with our ancestors, with Kannon/Guan Yin, the transfeminine Buddhist goddess of compassion who is highly popular in both our cultures. At the same time, our process was deeply silly, and the story is packed with strange situations inspired by our conversations about work, love, and trying to navigate the trans community while being autistic and incredibly emotional people!
- Summary provided by Nat Li Lin Steinhouse, co-author and writer of An Opening
Fragments of Grief
Crying on the Tube: from Baghdad to Birkenhead Illustration
I was commissioned by June Bellebono and Suyin Hayes to illustrate for a piece of writing from their three part series "Apart", which explores sibling loss and migration. The piece is by Rasha Barrage who writes about the death of her sister in Baghdad and mourning her loss thousands of miles away in Birkenhead.
Healing Justice London
In Practice Illustration
This piece was commissioned by Micha Frazer-Carroll for "In Practice", Healing Justice London's new editorial platform that spotlights experimental pieces on health, healing and movement-building.
I thought about radical health, healing and movement building in terms of care and community and safety beyond policing, etc. and I thought these plants would be a cute metaphor. They are plants that grow alongside each other to ward off pests and to attract pollinators; tomatoes and marigolds, nasturtiums and brussels sprouts and borage and strawberries (the flowers around the border). These plants also have the qualities of sustenance as food and can be used for medicinal purposes.
Decolonising Economics
Economics of Queerness Event Series Illustration
This illustration was commissioned by Nonhlanhla Makuyana and Guppi Bola for a series of events that explored the way LGBTQ+ Black people and people of colour create alternative economic systems.
I chose to include an intergenerational and interspecies conversation circle to showcase one of the events in the series titled "Across the Decades" and to bring in my own perspective that non-human living organisms should be included in conversations around alternatives to environmentally damaging mainstream economic systems. I also included sexual health, trans healthcare and resources such as food, books and gardening supplies to showcase ideas listed in another event "Organising for Solidarity Systems" that explored how to build new solidarity systems and share resources amongst our community when the State doesn't provide and look out for us.
Illustrations for Markets
As well as commissions, I have created illustrations for my own personal enjoyment which I have also sold at across the country. My recent stalls include Thought Bubble in Harrogate, Illustrators' Fair in Granary Square and Lower Stable Street Market in Coal Drops Yard.
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