If you’re in the mood to discover new illustrators who address the ups and downs of modern life through their art, Giulia Rosa deserves a moment of your time. Her delicate and vivid illustrations will make you think and reflect on many complex issues we have to face in today’s society.
Rosa is based in Italy and she attracted 623,000 followers to her Instagram page with her honest and reflective illustrations. She’s brave enough to tackle many sensitive issues through her work, from gender inequality, body positivity, and mental health struggles, and that’s one of the reasons why she has such an impressive following online.
Despite not shying away from discussing difficult subjects, she manages to find a silver lining in all of them—mostly through her vivid visual style. Even when her illustrations are addressing heavy issues, they look colorful and lively, and they’ll immediately catch your eye if you notice them while scrolling through your feed.
Rosa’s illustrations range from sensual and romantic to cheeky and humorous. In one of her most popular series, she shared countless illustrations of zodiac signs, with characters often taking the form of cats. Many of her illustrations are inspired by animals, but she mostly focuses on feminine expression, discussing women’s place in the modern world.
