2018 – 2022 BA Industrial Product Design, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
2D Art Tradition and Digital Illustration and Drawing – Storyboarding – Adobe Photoshop – Adobe Illustrator – Procreate
2019 – Present Freelancer for individual, organizational, and publisher projects (such as Litara Foundation, Erlangga, and Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia)
Jun 2023 – Jan 2024 Illustrator, Madebyhumans Creative Tech Studio
Picturebook, 2024
Sawsan collaborated with the Language Agency of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) to develop a children’s picture book for the 2024 National Literacy Movement (GLN). The story, titled Rumpa si Kelinci Bulan dan Kelinci Dami (Rumpa the Moon Rabbit and Dami the Rabbit), follows Rumpa, a moon rabbit, as she journeys to Earth. There, she meets Dami, an Earth rabbit. Though they share long ears and a love for hopping, they soon discover their differences. This project aimed to promote literacy among young readers.
Wedding Invitation Card, 2024
Sawsan created illustrations for a wedding invitation, employing a mixed-media approach that combined traditional and digital techniques. The artwork incorporates gouache, oil pastel, and collage, further enhanced with digital elements
Illustration, 2024
In this illustration, Sawsan presents an alternate reality where the roles are reversed: humans are placed in positions of exploitation, mirroring the treatment of animals like dolphins in entertainment. This thought-provoking piece encourages viewers to consider the ethical implications of using other beings for amusement.
Illustration, 2023
This piece is part of Sawsan’s personal campaign as an illustrator to advocate for Palestinian freedom and support a ceasefire. She showcased her writing talent, imagining herself as part of the Palestinians and visualizing Palestinian cultures such as dabke dance and beautiful landscapes.
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