This chapter explores the creative journey behind illustrating 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,' highlighting the balance between emotional depth and visual representation. The speaker shares insights into their artistic choices, the significance of memory, and how themes of hope emerge from initial darkness. Additionally, they discuss the challenges faced in finding their unique style and the impact of different painting mediums on their expression.
Working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, Oliver Jeffers joins to talk about his career making art and telling stories. His new book, Begin Again, explores humankind’s impact on itself and our planet, asking the big question: Where do we go from here?