"EXPLORE" by Natasha Sim

EXPLORE

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Graphic T-Shirt
Sleeveless Top
Kids Clothes

Cases & Skins

iPhone 12 - Soft
Samsung Galaxy S20 - Snap
iPad Retina/3/2 - Snap Case
Macbook Air 13" (2015)
Laptop Sleeve

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Poster
Canvas Print
Photographic Print
Art Board Print
Art Print
Framed Print
Metal Print

Home Decor

Throw Pillow
Floor Pillow
Mug
Clock
Acrylic Block
Tapestry
Duvet Cover

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Tote Bag
Travel Mug
Zipper Pouch

Stationery

Sticker
Greeting Card
Spiral Notebook
Hardcover Journal

Artist's Description

My entry for the Create Art History competition, for the theme “Weird and Wonderful Creatures”.

My parents are migrants from Malaysia, who had moved to Melbourne to start a family. When I was a kid, my dad would frequently take me to the local library and encourage me to read, so that I would learn how to speak and write English well.

I was never allowed out much when I was small, but reading books allowed me to learn about the world and travel to different places. I was particularly interested in stories about peculiar creatures encountered by explorers.

This illustration is a tribute to the explorers who catalogued those peculiar creatures, and to the power of books to take readers to new and strange lands.

State Library images used:
Various Fish (Louis Renard)
Sea creatures (Isaac Commelin)
Platypus (no author listed)
Mer-people and fish (Joannes Jonstonus)

All Products Tags

books map maps girl explore exploration knowledge children child fish learning discovery discover ships create art history childrens illustration kids kids illustration storybook fairytale fantasy hayao miyazaki spirited away studio ghibli travel adventure

Artwork Comments

DebiDalio over 3 years ago

This is a wonderful piece. Nice work!
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you Debi!
Alison Gilbert over 3 years ago

This is a very well deserved win for the createarthistory challenge! I love it, and hearing your story too! HUGE congratulations ☺☺
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you Alison! I’m so happy you liked it :D
J Drainville over 3 years ago

Just saw the news. Congratulations! It’s a lovely illustration. :)
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you so much Jacquelyne, I’m really glad you like it!
mirimo over 3 years ago

Congrats Natasha! Great idea and well done illustration!
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thanks so much mirimo!
Ivana Pinaffo over 3 years ago

Congratulations, well done
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thanks so much Ivana!
MontanaJack over 3 years ago

Congratulations Natasha…brilliant work, and well deserved young lady.
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you so much MontanaJack!
Frank Moth over 3 years ago

Congratulations on 1st place! Your interview and your artwork are so beautiful :) :)
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thanks Frank Moth, and congrats to you too (:
Paul Summerfield about 3 years ago

Congratulations on 1st Place Natasha! It was a pleasure to meet you at the launch event last Friday and share in the celebrations! :D
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Likewise, and congrats :D come back and visit Melbourne soon!
lacabezaenlasnubes _ about 3 years ago

love this one! great work. followed and promoted
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you so much Fran — super cool designs!!
RebecaZum about 3 years ago

Congratulations, well done!
Natasha Sim about 3 years ago

Thank you Rebeca!