Interview with Amor - Illustrator of the Botany Series

An interview with South African Amor Roth , the illustrator of the Botany series. We visited her in her studio in Cape Town for the interview.

Each scarf series tells its own story and aims to create a connection between South Africa and Switzerland. I deliberately choose a single designer to delve deeper into a theme. I had the idea for the botany series some time ago, as South Africa has a truly unique flora. To illustrate and make this fascinating world accessible, I focused on three themes: the countryside, the coast, and something familiar.

Amor is knowledgeable about the plant world and has a playful and minimalist illustration style that fits this project perfectly. I then colourised her illustrations and adapted them to the respective layouts. I hope you like it :)

Have fun, Samuel

 

How did you start with the botany series?
How did you start with the botany series?

 

 

Do you have a specific way of working?
How do you work?

 

 

Was that Xhosa or Zulu?
Was that Xhosa or Zulu?

 

 

What did you really like about the Fynbos design?
What is your favourite part of the Fynbos design?

 

 

 

Do you know the African olive tree?
Do you know the African Olive Tree?

 

 

 

Tips: Where do you like to hike in Cape Town?
Tips: Where do you hike in Cape Town?

 

 

Tips: Do you have a favourite café in Cape Town?
Tips: Go-to cafe spots in Cape Town?

 

 

Thank you so much for your time, Cupid, and for the exciting collaboration.
Thanks for reading.

Best regards,
Samuel

 

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Fynbos Design
Kelp Forest Design
African Olive Design

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