

A Man of the People
CLIENT + TEAM
The Caravan Magazine
Akash Poyam (Author)
Tanvi Mishra (Creative Director)
A full-spread illustration for Akash Poyam’s profile of the recently deceased Heera Markam, an indigenous leader who fought for the political empowerment of the Gonds, an indigenous group spread across 5 states in India.
While originally commissioned for only a portrait, after reading the rough draft I recommended a full-spread visual to communicate not just Heera Markam's legacy but to commemorate the Gonds' history of resistance and endeavour for self-determination.
We collaboratively produced a visual through studying photographs of protests and slogans, and emphasised the the colour yellow given its sacred significance in Gondi culture.
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