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Borrowed Shade — exploring urban heat islands and social inequality

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Figure 1A 2025

Winner of the jury award – Figure 1A Sci-Art Competition 2025

Two sci-art comics exploring glacial erosion and urban heat islands.

Silent Robber
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Silent Robber

Visual reflections on glacial erosion, landscapes, and the stories hidden beneath the ice.

Borrowed Shade
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Borrowed Shade

Urban heat islands and social inequalities in cities.

Other Comics

Standalone stories

A collection of comics about social justice, climate, and personal reflections.

Othering

Comic inspired by the Border Forensics report on structural inequalities behind Swiss police-related deaths.

Read the full Border Forensics report here
Another one breathes the dust
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Another one breathes the dust

Op-ed for REVOLVE - social inequalities in car-related emissions and vulnerabilities in Geneva.

Read the op-ed here
Summer Palimpsest
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Summer Palimpsest

Overflowing with emotions.

When the pain takes over
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When the pain takes over

Introspection and resilience.

al-Ard (فلسطين)
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al-Ard (فلسطين)

Reflections on land, loss, and solidarity.

Line 3 replacement
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Line 3 replacement

A story of water protectors and care for Earth.

Scientific Illustrations

Visuals for scientific articles and projects

Illustrations created for glaciology, inversion methods, and other research topics.

Glaciology
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Glaciology

Illustrations for glacier and cryosphere research.

Inversion
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Inversion

Figures for inversion methods and uncertainty analysis.

Others
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Others

Miscellaneous scientific and editorial illustrations.

No Plane Adventures

Travels without taking the airplane

A series of short comics from sustainable travels.

Morocco

A journey to Morocco by alternative means of transportation.

Perpignan à vélo
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Perpignan à vélo

An adventure by train and bike to the south of France

Posters

Artistic posters

Posters made as gifts, capturing special moments and places.

Reine d'hiver
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Reine d'hiver

Coziness at Bietschihütte 46.34°N 7.83°E

Arpette
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Arpette

Wonderful stargazing spot.

Rabat
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Rabat

Drawn from a photo from February 2025.

Tour d'Ai
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Tour d'Ai

Drawn from internet photos.

About

This portfolio is a growing collection of comics at the intersection of science, art, and storytelling. Each piece aims to make the invisible visible.

Through visual narratives, I explore complex topics ranging from climate science and social justice to personal reflections. My work combines rigorous research with artistic expression to create accessible and impactful stories.

Feel free to browse the collections above or download individual comics for personal reading. If you'd like to collaborate or feature my work, please get in touch.

Available for collaborations

Contact

Let’s craft science-driven stories, editorial illustrations, or workshops together.

  • Science storytelling & research translation
  • Editorial & educational illustration
  • Talks, workshops, and residencies

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