OLYMPICS Publication:
World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023
*non-commissioned artistic response
*non-commissioned artistic response
This is Nikojutsu's artistic interpretation of Shintaro Kano's Olympics publication, celebrating Australian athlete, Mollie O'Callaghan, for her historic world record at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, Fukuoka (200m freestyle).
Aiming to visually enhance the reader's experience of Mollie O'Callaghan's historic achievement, the illustration adopts a hyperbolic direction to further describe this world-breaking feat. With an explosive surge, Mollie tears through the water, leaving a trail of victory as her name is forever etched in aquatic history.
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Japanese illustration, Nikojutsu incorporates expressive brushstrokes into a style that resonates with viewers worldwide.
The original article by Shintaro Kano can be accessed at
Sketch Phase
Final Artwork
Comparison with the Original Article
