November 25, 2024
Illustration
Kate Mothes

Illustration for ‘Quanta Magazine’ about the history of Neutrino research. All images courtesy of Myriam Wares

Myriam Wares’s surrealist digital paintings layer themes like the natural sciences, technology, mythology, and contemporary social issues.

“In a way, I was always an illustrator at heart, at least since I was old enough to hold a pencil,” says Myriam Wares. “Drawing has always been a part of me since childhood; I simply continued along that path into adulthood.”

The Montréal-based artist layers themes like the natural sciences, technology, mythology, and contemporary social issues through a surrealist lens. Her rich illustrations, commissioned by the likes of The New York Times, Barron’s, Quanta, and more, invite viewers into enigmatic, introspective worlds of wonder.

“La retombée (​​​​​​The fallout)” (2024), digital painting

Wares emphasizes dramatic lighting, complementary colors, and the power of scale in dynamic scenes that emanate warmth. She draws on her background in visual art and an interest in art history to create narrative scenes featuring classical sculptures, emotional figures, and inviting landscapes.

“The language of symbols and visual metaphors feels the most natural to me when comes the time to express myself,” the artist tells Colossal. “I love playing with meanings and thinking of different ways to visually represent an idea.”

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Source: Warmth and Mystery Emanate from Illustrations by Myriam Wares