CMM ILLUSTRATION
CMM イラストレーション
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If you’re an art director, creative lead, or editor looking for striking, intelligent illustration for newspapers, magazines, books, campaigns, or for brands that want to connect with their audience on a deeper level — I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s create visuals that bring your story to life and keep your audience engaged.
Editorial｜社説のイラスト
“The Persistence of Pet To Threat” (Self-Directed)
My conceptual illustration delves into the “Pet to Threat” phenomenon, a term coined by Dr. Kecia M. Thomas to describe the workplace dynamic where women of colour transition from being celebrated (and even mentored) newcomers, to perceived threats, as they assert their competence and leadership.
I have tried to use the looming figures in the artwork to visualise this shift, highlighting the challenges women face in professional environments that initially embrace diversity, but later try to marginalise assertive voices as they rise through the ranks.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- workplace dynamics
- diversity and inclusion
- diversity in the workplace
This illustration is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming Soon).
“Researchers Claim They Have Sequenced the Entirety of the Human Genome…” (Self-Directed)
This conceptual illustration visualises the monumental achievement of completing the human genome sequence, a feat accomplished by the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium in 2022.
I used the metaphor of a puzzle to symbolise the transition from fragmented genetic data to a comprehensive understanding of
human DNA.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- genomics
- scientific breakthroughs
- the evolution of genetic research
This illustration is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming soon).
“Epidemic” (Inspired by Ryan Murphy’s ‘POSE’)
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- AIDS in the 1980s
- sexual health
- The experience of being black and trans in 80s America
This illustration is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming soon).
“Land of the Free” (Self-Directed)
Currently, women in the USA are being arrested and investigated for having a natural miscarriage. They are being treated as criminals and having their trauma and grief compounded for something completely out of their control.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- US Politics
- Women’s Rights
- Civil Rights
- Reproductive Rights
This illustration is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming Soon).
“Falling Through the Cracks” (Self-Directed)
With this illustration I used the combined visual metaphor of the striped business shirt and lined paper to address the systemic failures that lead individuals to be overlooked or neglected within societal structures.
“Falling through the cracks” highlights how bureaucratic inefficiencies, social stigmas, and institutional blind spots can result in people being forgotten or unsupported, particularly through- and post-pandemic.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- social justice
- mental health
- systemic reform
- business structures
This artwork is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming soon).
“The Death of Childhood” (Self-Directed)
This illustration was created in response to the recent flurry of articles and television programs about the death of childhood innocence due to smartphone and internet access.
Access to inappropriate content at an early age has been causing major mental health problems and early maturation in our younger generations, as well as leaving them open to bullying, manipulation and abuse.
With this image I have tried to capture the premature end of innocent youth, highlighting how external factors can accelerate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- children’s psychological development
- social influences on children
- the influence of technology on children
- the challenges facing today’s youth
- articles on psychology and social wellbeing
This artwork is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming soon)
‘The Gap Between Public Opinion & Public Policy” (Self-directed)
This illustration invites viewers to explore the disconnect between the will of the people and the actions of policymakers. It visualises how public sentiment often diverges from legislative outcomes, highlighting the complexities of democratic representation. The artwork serves as a commentary on the challenges of aligning governance with the populace’s voice.
Ideal for editorial pieces on:
- political science
- civic engagement
- democratic processes.
This illustration is available for licensing. For more information, please visit the publishing licence page. (Coming soon).
Japan｜日本の物
People｜人間
Mural for Props Theatre, Bendigo
Mural for Props Theatre, Bendigo
“At first, as he spoke, there was a slight rushing movement of the group in the direction of the intruder”
– Edgar Allen Poe “The Masque of the Red Death”
Illustration commission for graduation gift
Illustration commission for milestone birthday
Fashion | ファッション
Food | 食べ物
Plants & Animals | 草木 と 動物
About CMM｜私について
Concept-Driven Illustration for Editorial, Publishing & Brands
Based in Dja Dja Wurrung Country Australia and working globally, I specialise in editorial and fine art illustration that blends storytelling, symbolism, and bold visual language. I utilise conceptual imagery that captures complex topics with clarity and nuance, often borrowing from Japanese themes and culture.
Illustration That Communicates Clearly and Creatively
My work is ideal for art directors and editors seeking:
Editorial illustration that enhances and deepens written content
Conceptual imagery that captures complex topics with clarity and nuance
Minimalist, idea-driven compositions with
emotional impact
Stylised graphic artwork with a human touch
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