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Last year I received a big chance... A grant: SHIFT Stipendium from Stuttgart City. With this I could start my idea to share stories as comic strips. Some of our stories as (Asian) migrants in Stuttgart, Germany – ZEBRAS Stories. All stories were published on our Instagram collective: ZEBRAS.collective.  This is still a question to myself nowadays. The main idea for ZEBRAS Stories is so simple. It's about Love & Hate in Stuttgart from/with Stuttgarter*. Within 10 months since mid-2025, I got time to make Comic strip from scratch, make 2 creative workshops with the community**, present the project, and exhibit in a gallery (but was denied, :/). *People who live in Stuttgart. ** These focus on community building—activities that let people share their own stories with each other, among (Asian) migrants of different generations and ages.  "Banal, daily situations, Love & Hate" is the main idea of ZEBRAS Stories. So what is more inside (goal) this project: Empowerment & Sichtbarkeit: Make us visible in Stuttgarter society (migration is not a new thing). Kulturbildung: Share our differences in simple scenes, also cultural living, etc. Sense of Humor: How to shift stressful moments or situations into a bright side with respect. Community building: I want to share/show in the same way that "You are not alone in this situation."  Code Sprache (Code language) – a story about how culture shapes indirect communication. For the research part, I was talking, meeting, and interviewing people... Through the process I was learning... I can write a long story. (I love making short projects more than epic long projects. That's why I turned out to be a graphic visual artist, not an architect.) Over 30 raw stories I got from this part. At the end, some were selected, some will be combined with others... In total we have 14 stories, including the intro story. These are based on true stories from people I talked with, mixed with my perspective and some parts of my own. "Banal, daily situations, Love & Hate" is the main idea of ZEBRAS Stories. Creation comes from the banal. Most of the gags here as well. This comic is in Denglish (English + German), depending on the situation. As an artist, I want to show how we as migrants perceive the world. We live in more than two languages. The whole stories are also not presented in my mother tongue. Would I present or write the whole stories the same way in my mother tongue? All stories were published on our Instagram collective: ZEBRAS.collective.  Love&Hate story about Stuttgarter "Bürocrazy" Have you ever experienced situations similar to the stories? Do some stories really touch your soul? Are you also a migrant in a city, like us? If you have stories to share with me/us – we can talk. :)  All stories were published on our Instagram collective: ZEBRAS.collective. Dont miss it! Komm gerne vorbei! Meine Illustrationen (nach dem Talk mit Petra bei Lange Nacht der Museen) sind noch da - gleich neben dem Siebdruck von Lara "Druckeria Cannstatt" (auf der linken Seite im Foto). Location: Geisstr. 4, Stuttgart, direkt bei Hans im Glück Brunnen. 
 Ahhhh.....I found my work! >D
 Poster: on the way  Banner: I love to work in different size, format,...  Finding my muse - Easter egg  My Muse :)  the main poster The New Agnes! A local project in Degerloch, one of the major districts in Stuttgart. This summer, a festival is planned featuring open-air films, a DJ on the bus, and local wine (Degerloch is also home to many winemakers and vineyards--Weinwanderung, or wine hiking, is a popular activity in Stuttgart that you definitely should try when you visit us).  For Open Air Film  DJs with Pop UP bus  And Evening Wine In most of my work, I combine typography, text, and various elements with my illustrations—yes, it’s just my style. On the other hand, it’s always a bit difficult for me to decide which pieces to submit to illustration competitions... anyway.
Client: Degerloch District Bringing 2D & 3D Together! This was my project for VHS Esslingen last year, celebrating the opening of the new space "VHS am Eck" ("VHS at the Corner"). I love the phrase "am Eck", and that sparked a conversation with the VHS team—leading to a project that captures the character of the location and showcases how VHS offers so much more than just German language classes! :) I love this project and want to share more about it because it beautifully blends 2D and 3D elements. Maybe it’s my background as an interior architect and set stylist for a magazine—after working in 3D design for years, I naturally translate spatial awareness into my illustrations. This is the creative journey that shaped my work today! Like my work? Let’s connect! Feel free to DM me.  VHS am Eck, Esslingen  From sketch to the final artwork  the location  Digital Artwork VHS am Eck - Strohstraße 16, D-73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Komm vorbei! Weitere Info findet ihr auf IG: ​https://www.instagram.com/prisma.cannstatt/
21. September 2024 14-22 Uhr PRISMA Bad Canstatt 
Es war eine großartige Gelegenheit, dass ich den ersten Teil des Projekts für das Stuttgarter Marketing illustriert habe. „Mittendrin!“ besteht aus zwei Teilen – der erste in Pink und der zweite in Gelb. Im ersten Heft (Pink) finden sich meine Illustrationen zu vielen berühmten Orten und Aktivitäten in Stuttgart Mitte. Die Kataloge sind im Stuttgart iShop bereits gratis erhältlich. ENGLISH VERSION - PDF  Schlossplatz Stuttgart
 Kulturmeile : Stuttgart Mitte
 Touring  Stattsoper Stuttgart 
Amalies größter Traum ist es nach Thailand zu reisen und ihre Wurzeln kennenzulernen. Außerdem möchte sie mit Hilfe eines Briefes ihre Mutter finden, die vor zehn Jahren Deutschland verlassen hat. Während ihrer Reise, die sie nach Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai und Nong Khai führt, findet sie nicht nur goldene Tempel, typisches Street Food, Wasserfälle und wunderschöne Strände, sondern lernt auch die Schattenseiten des Landes kennen.
Wird Amalie auch ihre Mutter finden? Und was wird sie dort entdecken? Chang Phuak ช้างเผือก - der weiße Elefant ist eine Geschichte über Thailand, Identität, Vorurteile, Tourismus und Vergebung.
Dieses Jahr habe ich mit meinem tollen Projekt begonnen. Ich habe das Cover für das Buch von Jasmin gezeichnet ^_^, eine Reise mit unvergesslichen Momenten von Amalie, die auf ihrer wahren Geschichte basiert. Meine Zeichnungen sind eine kurze Erzählung von typischen Dingen in Thailand und verschiedenen Provinzen, die Amalie besucht hat. Zusammen mit den thailändischen Wörtern wie "Farang" (Ausländer), "Lookkreung" oder "Yer-ra-man", was auf Deutsch bedeutet
Unterstützt ihr Projekt durch die Buchbestellung auf Thalia und Amazon Über Jasmin Olschewski Interview bei Thaispora :) On the 2nd Advent, I received the exciting news that the first edition of 0711 was SOLD OUT! 😄 The next round will be available starting January 2024.  "0711" Photo credit: Das Puzzle Kollektiv Last time I wrote about the puzzle. READ it here!
Where to find 0711 and other puzzles from many artist, manufactured by a local brand, made in Stuttgart: das puzzle kollektive - there own website - Kesselgut, Breitscheidstr. 4 Stuttgart (My other prints are also available there. ) -Selekkt #0711 #madeinstuttgart Previously, I provided a brief update about the festival. You can find read HERE.  Illustration and Graphic Design for Flyer by Mayha Suaysom This time, I would love to showcase two illustrations, which I designed for the festival. One serves as the main poster, while the other the comic zine cover. Embracing the theme of "5" for the 5th anniversary of the Stuttgart Comictage, these illustrations capture the essence of the event and its diverse programs.  Design and Illustration featuring dual languages, highlighting this year's focus: French  "5" in different languages  Time for a zine-cover  Zine cover with doodles depicting themes of reading, comics, and adventure  Zine cover with doodles depicting themes of reading, comics, and adventure  Zine cover with "5" in different languages  Full page from a cover 
It has been completed for a few weeks now, and though I haven't had the opportunity to share it here until now, I am thrilled to see the overwhelming interest my pot garnered during the bidding process. The successful culmination of this year's project brings me immense joy.
For a detailed account and ongoing updates, you can explore and follow the project on BOOBBUSINESS's Instagram. ​
Keep an eye on my blog for regular updates on my ongoing project. While officially my New Year's Resolution for 2024,
I couldn't wait and decided to kick off a bit earlier! >D Expect 2 to 3 -weekly posts sharing glimpses into both my personal life and work. Enjoy the journey with me #journeyinGermayha |
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