Marist Matters, the alumni magazine of Marist School, recently underwent a complete redesign. In order to add more hand-done elements to the new visual language of the publication, the Communications department felt strongly about incorporating custom illustration.

Jayro was given the opportunity to illustrate the The Last Word, the final article of the publication which was written by 3 current students. The piece discusses the current pressures, challenges and distractions facing today’s students, and how important it is to keep the longer view in mind amidst the hectic schedules and seemingly important small details of the day-to-day.

Working from photographs, Jayro incorporated the trio’s images into the illustration. The limited palette was chosen from one of the signature school colors, and as a complement to the black-and-white photography that appears in the opening welcome of the publication.

Thanks to Bob Fisher and Novelette Brown for the opportunity to be a part of the new publication. The new redesigned issue of Marist Matters magazine debuts in September 2012.