where does your food come from?

'where does your food come from? pressure cooker activity guide' . 2025

illustration of 'pressure cooker' curator azza aboualam . 2025

illustration portraits of 'pressure cooker' curator azza aboualam . 2025

illustration of the map of the uae . 2025

illustration of drip irrigation system . 2025

illustration of greenhouse kit-of-parts assemblages . 2025

illustration of an orto . 2025

illustration of a dining table . 2025

illustration of blueberries . 2025

illustration of kitchen utensils . 2025

here's another series of illustrations i worked on for this year's national pavilion uae's exhibition 'pressure cooker', at the 19th international architecture exhibition – la biennale di venezia, curated by azza aboualam (see previous post on illustrations for the exhibition here.)

i had the opportunity to work on the activity guide titled 'where does your food come from?'. the guide is meant to be used by young visitors and their parents as they explore and interact with the exhibition, responding to prompts relating to food, farming and client change.

besides the illustrations, i was also responsible for the overall layout of the guide and writing the texts and prompts (with help from the national pavilion uae team). i'm really happy with the end result of the guide, especially the illustrations – my favourites are the portraits of the curator, and the examples of the greenhouse models! i hope families and visitors young and old enjoy the activity guide as they walk through the exhibition.

thank you once again to the national pavilion uae and azza for the opportunity and trust to work on additional illustrations for 'Pressure Cooker'. i'm truly proud to have been a part of the team, and have my illustrations play a part in this project.