For the cover of the October 7, 2024, issue, in which the editors endorse Kamala Harris for President, the artist Malika Favre portrays the Democratic candidate. “As soon as Harris—an empowered woman, but also the first both Black and South Asian contender in the history of the country—entered the race, I wanted to draw her,” Favre said. “One challenge for this minimal portrait was to find the right angle, a sharply lit profile that captures her strength and also conveys a feeling of hope. As she looks forward and up, so do we.”
In the video below, the artist elaborates on her creative process:
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