Lonely Spirits and the King

Book cover illustration

Jelena was commissioned to collaboratively illustrate the book cover for The Curb's Andrew F. Peirce's 'Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book' in 2024, with fellow artist Nicolette Axiak.

'Award-winning critic Andrew F. Peirce invites you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of contemporary Australian cinema. From heart-pounding horror to intimate documentaries, sweeping historical dramas to side-splitting comedies, discover over fifty films that capture the resilient creative force of Australian filmmakers in the early 2020s.'

Jelena incorpates her signature style, colour palette and composition in this breathtaking cover, illustrating the Big Merino in a very Australian setting.

The book features in-depth interviews with over seventy Australian filmmakers, including Jelena Sinik and Nicolette Axiak, on their collaborative film '101 Days of Lockdown' (2022).