This wearable art collaboration connects Indonesian illustrator Martcellia Liunic with Shafa, an 8-year-old student from Senggigi, Lombok. When asked to draw something she loves, Shafa sketched her favorite moment: eating satay by the beach. The scene — waves, food stalls, and smiling faces — radiates warmth and simplicity. Martcellia, known for her colorful, feel-good illustrations and pop-inspired characters, brought Shafa’s drawing to life with her signature playful touch. Together they created wearable art that celebrates joy, flavor, and the small everyday moments that make life beautiful.
Martcellia Liunic is a talented illustrator, artist, and art director based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Her distinctive illustration style often features girls, animals, and whimsical doodles. Liunic on Things: Martcellia runs her own art label called Liunic on Things. Through this platform, she expresses her emotions and tells stories using her creative practice.
Martcellia Liunic about her collab
How Martcellia Liunic designed her Face This T-shirt
How did Martcellia Liunic experience collaborating with Shafa? Just like almost every artist who gets to work with the Indonesian school kids from our schools, Martcellia was stoked about Shafa’s drawing. “Feels fun and freeing!”
Martcellia Liunic about her collab
Shafa (8)
Martcellia Liunic about Shafa's drawing: “The drawings were so cute, and it reminds me of my childhood when we used to draw the legendary two mountains and the sea. It is like the signature drawings of the kids in Indonesia.”
Martcellia Liunic about her collab
What Martcellia Liunic wanted to say to Shafa (8)
Martcellia Liunic: “Hi Shafa, Thank you for being so patient waiting for your school to be rebuilt. Love your drawings and I also love satay! Lombok is one of my fav places in Indonesia, hope I can come there soon! Take care always!”