Two Stories Held in Paper

Juliana Penkova creates two delightful double-page illustrations for AQUILA Children’s Magazine.

Juliana's commission is for the May issue AQUILA and takes shape across two double-page spreads, each responding to a different kind of narrative.

'Two Sides of a Story' follows a gentle, imaginative tale set in a library, where perspective shifts and small details begin to carry unexpected meaning. Alongside it, a second spread looks at everyday life in England a century ago, focusing on familiar routines and quiet changes.

Her cut-paper approach gives both scenes a tangible, almost hand-held quality, with figures and details arranged with a sense of care. 

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