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Ode to Essex

Emily Mellis

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Illustrator and coder.

Illustrator and coder.

'Ode to Essex' explores the forgotten history of the often stigmatised county. I reflect on (and celebrate) my identity as a working-class Essex girl.

Final work

  • Page previews of my 'Ode to Essex' book, featuring the introduction, a map of ancient Roman Essex, Roman artefacts, and a title page.
  • Pages from 'Ode to Essex' book, features historical artefacts from Essex, an ancient map of the county, and some Gemma Collins cameos.
  • Ode to Essex book pages- featuring an introduction, ancient Roman artefacts, and Gemma Collins.
Pen-on-paper dot work study of Gemma Collins in Boudica's attire ruling over Essex Celts.
Image of my real-life book.

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Ode to Essex

'Ode to Essex' explores the forgotten history of the often stigmatised county. I reflect on (and celebrate) my identity as a working-class Essex girl.

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