Is Divorce Contagious | L.A. Times

    An editorial illustration for the L.A. Times exploring societal reactions to divorce. Inspired by the author’s experience of navigating judgment and social awkwardness.

    Is Divorce Contagious. Editorial illustration for the column of LA Times, L.A. Affairs: My divorce isn’t contagious. Why are people treating me this way? Vector illustration. Character design by Monsie Monika Jurczyk.
    Editorial illustration for the column of LA Times, L.A. Affairs: My divorce isn’t contagious. Why are people treating me this way? Vector illustration. Character design by Monsie Monika Jurczyk.

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    Bold character design portrait illustration with colorful abstract shapes, minimal vector style by female commercial illustrator Monika Jurczyk, Edinburgh-based artist
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    A topless young woman poses with her right hand on the back of her head, her fingers raised to resemble devil horns. The illustration invites viewers to reflect on the negative interpretations of assertive women, illustrating how strength can be mischaracterized as devilish or troublesome in societal narratives.