Mona Lisa Theft

A series of six illustrations that explain, in a film - noir and retro theft style, the story of the 1917 Mona Lisa theft. These illustrations were made in response to a University brief that encouraged us to create a project around an existing crime.

My interest in art and the concept of aura led me to explore this topic, alongside its accompanying visual aesthetic. The story is presented through a circle that visually refers itself to a flashlight, making the experience even more eery.