That's Me

My name is Koen De Gussem, publishing as KAAN Illustration. 

I am an award winning illustrator living in Belgium (Ghent), with a background in the animation industry, also active as an Art Director for animated video production : www.koendegussem.com

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I love creating scenarios, that feel a bit awkward and even disturbing, without going too dark or cynic.

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I love creating a visual that tells a story, without revealing things too literally.  Giving the viewer a chance to fill in a certain story or phantasy in the given context.

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Mostly active in editorial illustration and cover design for magazines and newspapers such as The Washington Post, The New York Times Advertising, BBC Science Focus, DeMorgen, LA Times, The Guardian... 

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