Heike Scharrer | Germany
Fire Dance
Based on the life of flamenco legend Carmen Amaya, 'Fire Dance' depicts the emotional landscape of an uncompromising artist who grew up in Barcelona in the 1920s in a Romani community and revolutionised flamenco through her incredibly fast-paced footwork.
From a very young age, she performed in numerous international theatres. However, when the Spanish Civil War began, Carmen’s family had to flee to a new country…
Created in risograph and painted in layers on acetate.
Education:
ARU, Cambridge School of Art
MA Children's Book Illustration
Graduation: 2024