The New Yorker Cover - May 27, 2019

Titled "City Swell," the illustration presents a surreal and imaginative scene at the Brooklyn Bridge. A lone surfer is depicted gracefully riding a wave, but the "wave" is ingeniously formed by the sweeping suspension cables of the bridge itself. The iconic Gothic tower of the bridge casts a dramatic shadow, which the surfer's own shadow playfully interacts with. The entire scene is rendered in a limited and cool color palette of blues, teals, and white, giving it a clean, graphic, and modern feel. The artist's initials, "MF," are in the bottom right corner.

Artistic Insight

This cover is a perfect example of Malika Favre's celebrated style, which brilliantly merges Pop Art sensibilities with the optical play of Op Art. Her work is defined by its bold simplicity, clever use of negative space, and elegant geometric precision.

"City Swell" is a masterful work of visual wit and magical realism. Favre creates an impossible, dreamlike scenario by juxtaposing two completely different cultural symbols: the architectural grandeur of New York City and the laid-back, natural freedom of surf culture. The genius of the piece lies in how she uses the bridge's own structure—its lines and shadows—to create the illusion of ocean dynamics. The composition is incredibly dynamic, with strong diagonal lines that guide the eye and create a sense of thrilling movement. It’s a whimsical urban fantasy that captures a longing for escape and adventure within the structured environment of the city.

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