modern love by wanda.direct in Bucharest

Created for the article “Viitorul Sexului și Intimitatea în Pandemie”, this series of illustrations visually explores the surreal, complex, and sometimes awkward realities of dating and intimacy during the pandemic. The artwork balances minimalism and expressive detail, combining bold, fluid lines with soft, atmospheric textures. Each piece captures moments that feel simultaneously intimate and distant, reflecting the tension between connection and isolation. The fragmented figures and muted palettes evoke a sense of longing, uncertainty, and adaptation, mirroring how relationships were reshaped by digital screens, social distancing, and shifting emotional landscapes. The illustrations also incorporate symbolic elements—empty chairs, blurred outlines, and disconnected gestures—that highlight the emotional and physical gaps created by the pandemic. They embody the push and pull of intimacy in a world where touch and closeness were redefined. This series doesn’t just illustrate moments; it resonates with the universal need for connection, even in the most uncertain of times, perfectly complementing the themes of the article.