Hi, I'm Pearl Ivy, an artist and designer based in London. My creative journey revolves around abstract, bold, and vibrant illustrations, which serve as a visual expression of my influences from art, culture, and music. Inspired by the Pop Art movement, I strive to leave a lasting impression on the world through my passion for the arts in my distinctive style.
Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down… 🙃
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2021
ONE CANADA SQUARE, LONDON
2018
GUAP LDNRBS + CTRL SHFT (SHOWCASE), LONDON
2017
PANCAKES & BOOZE SHOW, STUDIO SPACES E1, LONDON
2016
TATE MODERN WITH UNIQLO, TATE MODERN, LONDON
PANCAKES & BOOZE SHOW, STUDIO SPACES E1, LONDON
2015
THE ART TAKE AWAY, ESPACIO GALLERY, LONDON
WINSOR & NEWTON PIGMENT MARKER LAUNCH, LONDON
PANCAKES & BOOZE SHOW STUDIO, SPACES E1, LONDON
IF FILM CLUB, THE HOSPITAL CLUB, LONDON
BLACK BRITISH GIRLHOOD, THE CENTRE FOR BETTER HEALTH, LONDON
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BUSTLE. Buzzfeed. Ancestry. digital spy magazine. Evening Standard. Scribbler. Stylish Magazine. TATE MODERN. UNIQLO.
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A COMMON QUESTION I GET IS ABOUT THE BLACK-AND-WHITE LINES IN MY WORK, WHICH I REFER TO AS "HIGHLIGHTS." THESE LINES SERVE TO EMPHASIZE SPECIFIC FEATURES ON THE FIGURE'S FACE AND BODY. INTERESTINGLY, I STUMBLED UPON THIS STYLE WITHOUT ANY PRECONCEIVED INTENTIONS, INTRODUCING IT INITIALLY IN MY #BEYONDTHEGIRL ILLUSTRATION SERIES. ITS CONTINUED PRESENCE HAS TURNED IT INTO A DISTINCTIVE AND RECOGNISABLE FEATURE IN MY ARTISTIC STYLE.