Inspired by Mollie Murk’s 2024 adaptation, this poster balances playfulness with debauchery, featuring a diverse cast of women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming people. "As You Like It" is reimagined as a celebration of queer identity.
The watercolor illustrations emphasize the fairytale and forest settings, while the sans-serif, handwritten-style fonts complement the loose, whimsical design of the title and imagery. Themes of liberation and sexuality are highlighted in the hand-painted imagery in the bottom corner, showcasing two lovers in the Forest of Arden. The custom-painted typography with the catchline “Love Unbound” replaces the original title to reflect its non-traditional story.
"As You Like It" will be performed at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California, whose Beaux-Arts facade aligns with the original French setting and the progressive spirit of California.
The Process
Watercolor Illustration
