Julia Manning is a wildlife artist whose work explores the natural world through detailed observation and artistic interpretation. Her artwork captures the character of wildlife and the places they inhabit, revealing the relationships between species, landscape and environment.

The challenge was to communicate the stories behind Julia’s artwork, looking beyond the images to explore the interspecies tensions and interactions they depict. The material needed to engage audiences beyond the traditional wildlife art world, supporting her appearances at science conferences and events while connecting her work with wider scientific and environmental interests.

Through research, interpretation and design, we developed a book and supporting exhibition materials to communicate Julia’s work across print and exhibition formats.

Commemorative Book

The book brings Julia’s artwork together with interpretive texts exploring the wildlife and places depicted. Swiss-bound, the publication combines considered typography, detailed imagery and contextual writing to create a cohesive account of her work. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the subjects, habitats and environments behind the images, presenting the artwork within the wider context of the natural world.

Exhibition Captions

The exhibition captions interpret the artwork and the places it depicts, exploring the wildlife, habitats and environments that inform each piece. The writing provides context for audiences approaching the work from different perspectives, connecting close artistic observation with a broader understanding of the natural world.

Exhibition Materials

Invitations and supporting exhibition materials extend the book’s visual and editorial approach across other formats. Designed to support Julia’s appearances at science conferences and events, they introduce her work to new audiences and establish connections between wildlife art, scientific observation and the environments that sustain it.