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Kyle Smart's illustrations deal with complex subject matters in a sensitive and abstract way

This collection of illustrations by Kyle Smart explores a range of difficult subject matters, presenting them in "an accessible way". Primarily working in editorial artwork, Smart covers Science, Mental Health and Technology.

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Colourful repeating pattern of abstract figures in various poses with geometric shapes and circles on a dark background, from Kyle Smart's illustrated collection

He explains: "My current body of work was born out of a frustration in my editorial illustration, with the need to dress up the central concept of a superfluous subject matter. So I’ve tried to make the figurative parts more central and decorative in a way which carries the concept on its own.

"Since making this shift, I’ve been commissioned to deal with really heavy subject matters. From male suicides to brain aneurysms. Work that often can need a sensitive, more abstract and often 'light' touch."

Smart has worked with a variety of clients, including Variety Magazine, Readers Digest, The Wall Street Journal and Emirates Open Skies. Discover more at kylesmart.co.uk.

Illustration of a figure's head in profile with a dark cloud and golden star emerging from an open mind, surrounded by falling raindrops
Two figures surrounded by abstract fruits and vegetables in muted colours against a dark background, illustrating concepts of health and wellness
Illustration of a figure with blue skin sitting cross-legged with a laptop, surrounded by floating UI elements and icons in warm tones
Illustration of a man's head in profile with eyes closed, surrounded by glowing circles and pink lightning bolts, with checkboxes floating behind and a small figure of a doctor or medical professional to the left
Stylised illustration of tiny figures in pink and purple climbing over and around large sculptural forms against a dark background, exploring themes of mental health and wellbeing
Illustrated figure with hands on chest holding a glowing cross, surrounded by radiating blue light against a dark background
A large grey figure with a grinning pink mouth surrounded by smaller colourful figures dancing energetically against a dark purple background
A person with pink-toned skin holds a grey mask to their face with both hands, their own expression bright and smiling while radiating lines burst behind their head against a dark background
Stylised illustration by Kyle Smart showing multiple nude and semi-nude figures of varying skin tones arranged within a house-shaped outline against a dark background
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