Lara (Cecil) Eijgendaal
The Language of the Birds
- Artist statement; wat is je specialisme, wat maakt jouw werk uniek?
The core of my work has always been to create a connection with people. I aim to make work that invites discussion and emotionally touches people and to speak through my work in this ever-diversifying landscape of creators. The most enjoyable part of my process is that it allows me to receive meaningful feedback and discuss themes in varied ways; I integrate themes of queerness, mental health and self-improvement in my work in an often magical setting. My work is animated, but I like to also like to experiment with comics and illustrative work to apply my skills in other fields that allow for visual narrative.
- Wat zijn je ambities? Wat wil je over vijf jaar bereikt hebben?
In five years, I plan to have a varied portfolio and to be working on a long-form comic outside of freelance work. I want to use my skills in a varied manner and hope to make connections with people from various walks of life to enrich my worldview and stories.
- Wat is het belangrijkste dat je hebt geleerd tijdens je studie?
During my study, the most important thing that I learnt was that I should present my work without disclaimers, and to accept feedback from my peers with grace. My work has its own merits and can only improve by hearing input from others.