Editorial Illustration / BBC / The country that brought a sea back to life
The article highlights the recent efforts made by the governments of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan towards the Aral Sea. While Kazakh people have made significant changes to revive some areas, resulting in the re-employment of fishermen, Uzbekistan continues to use the water for agriculture, particularly for growing cotton. I have decided to illustrate this problem by showing how the two countries are dealing with this issue and the outcomes they are achieving. I chose a limited color palette to draw more attention to the details and style.
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Thank you - Rahmat!