Photo by Goh Choon Ean
Charis Loke
she/her
Illustrator
Malaysia (GMT+8)
Charis is a book and map illustrator based in Malaysia on the sunny and stormy equator. She makes richly-layered covers and maps that convey stories and cultures, and has worked on books by Fonda Lee, Hannah Whitten, Kacen Callender, Andrea Stewart, Judy Lin, M. L. Wang, and Hanna Alkaf. Charis combines her training in biochemistry, community arts, and sociology to approach varied subjects and fantasy worlds. She also edits and curates non-fiction comics and illustrations for Southeast Asian nonprofits and publishers.
Charis specializes in: Editorial and Documentary Comics, and Illustration
Age Group Focus: Adult, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Preferred Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, LGBTQIA+, Sci-fi