Orla Cunningham

I'm an illustrator from Tottenham. During my semester abroad in Rotterdam, I honed into an autoethnographic approach with my work, filling up sketchbooks of cartoon self-portraits and journal entries conveying loneliness and nuances of day-to-day life. As it turns out, whatever state I'm in on any day, I have a thought to illustrate - generally exploring themes of mental health, neurodivergence and identity through humour. With my fast illustrative approach to these themes comes the aspiration to work in lifestyle editorial. However, working with graphic designers in recent months has inspired me to seek more collaborative opportunities and wider-scale projects. Writing and illustrating the books, "Food Likes To Play Too" and "I Have So Much To Share" has sparked an ambition to have my work published.