Feya Hijl is a vibrant illustrator and graphic designer from Utrecht. Boobie Babes represents self-love, positivity, and doing what makes you happy. It has become her personal guiding principle. Her work is characterized by colorful, playful, and bold forms. With Boobie Babes, she aims to create a ripple effect of positivity and strength that inspires others to follow their own path. Themes such as (women) empowerment, body positivity, and a connection to (our own) nature are always present in her work. She thinks in colors and shapes, as diverse as humanity itself. Boobie Babes stands for being human (with all that it entails), self-love, and the pursuit of dreams. She spreads her message through illustrations, exhibitions, prints, cards, and murals.

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The story behind the artwork

I really enjoy painting in public spaces. In the beginning, it’s always a bit of an adjustment with all the traffic and activity around, but the positive reactions from people give such a boost. People honk, shout kind words, or offer coffee, which feels so uplifting. A few locals kept an eye on the process and then came over to chat and share stories about the neighborhood. Painting in public gives you, as a creator, the chance to tell your story.

On my second day painting, a man came by with an analog camera. He asked if he could take photos of the process for a personal photo series. Hopefully, I’ll receive copies of the pictures once they’re developed – how exciting!

One challenge while painting was the weather. The weather is hard to predict, so unfortunately, my piece got a bit damaged from the moisture. But in the end, it turned out alright.

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