Carry Joy on Your Back.

Find your happy place with Arty Guava, a Malaysian-born artist and graphic designer based in Vancouver, BC.

Inspired by her upbringing in Penang and the world around her, she spreads joy and finds harmony with illustrations that celebrate the beauty of life’s moments.

“I see my work as little nuggets of hope and joy.” — Arty Guava, Buro

A photo of artist Arty Guava sitting cross-legged on the floor painting.
A photo of artist Arty Guava sitting cross-legged on the floor painting.

The Nova Backpack continues to become a canvas for celebrating women in the arts with Arty Guava’s vibrant illustrations, Fruitful Endeavors and Midnight Rendezvous. Learn more about the Nova Art Project here.

Fruitful Endeavors

Make Your Move.

 

Featuring a still-life picnic scene, Arty Guava sends a positive message to keep going, reminding us that actions and efforts will bear fruits.

“When I started creating art that resonated with me and made me happy, that’s when everything came together.”


— Arty Guava



Midnight Rendezvous

Find Your Groove.

 

Arty Guava discovers the freedom of movement and harmony in nature, using her signature tiger motif as a symbol of bravery and risk-taking.

“Herschel champions Creatives and supports artists. It’s really exciting to be working with a brand that is so open to exploration.”


— Arty Guava



Discover more about Arty Guava and her artwork here.
Follow Arty Guava’s creative process on Instagram @ArtyGuava.

The Nova Art Project

Arty Guava

Arty Guava is a Malaysian-born artist and graphic designer based in Vancouver, BC. She celebrates the beauty of life’s moments with illustrations that capture joyful scenes, inspired by her upbringing in Penang and the world around her.

A Universe of Emotions

Henn Kim

Henn Kim draws on personal experiences to create her signature black and white illustrations. In her surrealist approach, she blends fantasy with reality, creating artwork that touches on themes of love, heartbreak, dreams, loneliness and more.

Unapologetically Feminine

Miriam Schapiro  

Miriam Schapiro devoted her life to helping women discover their identities as artists. With artwork that spans painting, printmaking and sculpting, she uses vibrant colors, patterns and hyperfeminine visuals to represent women’s work in the domestic space.