2.19 Evoke
Dinnertime with Avni
We discovered Avni Jain's artworks on a nearly hidden page of her website and found multiple stories within the illustrations she has created over time. What we loved was how each illustration captured a moment in itself, yet we could connect various pieces—crafted in different styles and themes—to form a narrative. In this feature, for instance, four of her illustrations, created at different times, made us think of different points in our evening routine and the thoughts that pass through the mind at the end of a tiring day—when the brain feels exhausted, but consciousness remains awake.
An ongoing practice where I use simple shapes to reinterpret ordinary objects and moments, transforming them into visual stories. So most of the illustrations have stemmed from me observing my surroundings and adding my own take to it - often exploring themes of whimsy and nostalgia.
19:10: Got my hair in a twist
Brushing through long tangled hair is usually a task and I wanted to capture that frustration. I may have been subconsciously reflecting on this, as the idea came to me in a dream. It felt like the perfect metaphor to express that feeling. That visual hook stuck with me, inspiring a series of illustrations incorporating weave-like twists.
20:39: Spread
By restricting myself to a modular grid (made of circles), I wanted to recreate everyday objects.
21:47: Discussion at dinner
Mealtime is usually a space where a lot of conversation take place, marked mostly by differing opinions and perspectives. And in one such instance, as I picked up my spoon something just clicked. It perfectly expressed this limbo that you feel - the intangibility of a discussion that’s going nowhere.
22:58: Splatter
Saw water splattered on the kitchen slab and looking at the disconnected water blobs spreading with its fluid reflections made me think of how we perceive time passing in a distorted way and so thought of reflecting a face.
MYSTICETI & FRIENDS
Avni Jain is a graphic designer who creates brand identity designs and art directs marketing campaigns across disciplines, integrating visual narratives and intentional storytelling to enhance brand recall.
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