Looking back at the past ten years, several illustration projects stand out as particularly memorable for Kal, the artist behind Kaltoons. Here’s a curated selection of a dozen works from the numerous enjoyable projects completed over the last decade, featuring a strong presence in The Economist.
The end-of-year cover for The Economist in 2012, titled “A Rough Guide to Hell”, was a particularly enjoyable project. The intricate details and satirical elements made it a favorite. This cover uses a humorous take on global issues.
The Spectator, a British magazine, commissioned this Brexit-related cover with an American twist. The challenge of blending these two complex themes into a single, impactful image was both stimulating and rewarding.
For three years, Kal created an elaborate wall calendar for The Economist. Each month was packed with fun, intertwined stories related to that specific month. The depth and complexity of these calendars made them a significant undertaking.
These calendars required extensive research and creative storytelling to weave together various themes and events into a cohesive visual narrative for The Economist.
A collaboration with RavenBeers led to a series of award-winning labels for their beverage line. The opportunity to bring Edgar Allan Poe’s literary themes to life through visual art was a unique and fulfilling experience.
The distinctive branding for RavenBeer combined classic literature with eye-catching design, resulting in product labels that stand out on the shelves.
This poignant illustration for The Economist was created after the tragic terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon in 2013. The challenge was to convey a sense of grief and resilience with sensitivity and respect.
The 2018 cover for American Consequences magazine addressed the complex US healthcare debate. The illustration aimed to capture the tension and uncertainty surrounding this critical issue.
Commissioned by the Norwegian transparency watchdog group Publish What You Pay, this cartoon highlights issues of financial transparency and accountability.
The Economist‘s annual “What If…” supplement explores intriguing questions about the future. This illustration offered a cheeky take on a hypothetical possibility.
This simple cartoon for The Economist aimed to illustrate Barack Obama’s relative inexperience in military affairs at the time.
Another cover for Publish What You Pay, this illustration used a monstrous figure to symbolize the detrimental effects of corruption and lack of transparency.
This caricature of David Letterman was a personal sketch, not a commission, showcasing Kal’s talent for capturing likeness and personality in a single image. It exemplifies the artist’s skill even outside of formal assignments.
