This creative and playful process is inspired by Charlene’s research of regional children’s books in the archives of the Liwan library, particularly the aesthetic qualities that characterize their illustrations.
The workshop will begin by examining original books from the Liwan Archive, analyzing them and their library context. Participants will then engage in drawing and creating their characters and imagining contemporary realities for them.
Charlene is a visual literacy educator, artist, and illustrator. She earned a master’s with distinction in Museum and Gallery Practice from UCL Qatar (2020). Her thesis explored ephemeral drawing-creating, supported by literature research in the neuroscience of sight and memory. Originally from Canada, Charlene has lived in Qatar for 12 years and has collaborated on research-driven picture books with museums, institutions, and publishers.