Everyone’s Life Matters

I created this illustration in response to the growing crisis of forced displacement in 2022, when millions of people were uprooted from their homes by conflict, climate change, and instability. I wanted to humanize the statistics — to show the resilience, fear, and hope that define the experience of those forced to leave everything behind.

Through visual storytelling, I hoped to evoke empathy and remind viewers that displacement is not just a global issue, but a deeply human one.

Created for the Boston University International Education Week 2022 / Panel Event /

Paper + Pencil + Procreate + Adobe Illustrator