Alisha R. Svestka

Neo April is a conceptual illustrated graphic novel, created as a diploma project during the Masterclass, exploring dystopian imagination through narrative, illustration, and character design. The project, drawn in a detailed manga-inspired style, represents a new artistic approach for me — a drawing project unlike any I’ve done before. The book captures fragments of a shattered world, emotional contrasts, and the fragile balance between despair and human hope.

Focus Points:

Focus 1: Illustrate a dystopian vision where chaos and beauty coexist in a fractured future.

Focus 2: Blend story and illustration into a cohesive visual narrative that invites the viewer to imagine their own world.

Focus 3: Reflect on humanity’s resilience through the lens of technology, tyranny, and emotion