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Marjane Satrapi captured profound human emotions
The graphic novelist had a remarkable gift for visual storytelling, in the phenomenon that was Persepolis and beyond. Many of us owe our careers to the space she created, says Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani
TL;DR
- The author was stunned by the news of Marjane Satrapi's death, feeling a deep connection to her work despite limited personal contact.
- Satrapi possessed a remarkable gift for visual storytelling, conveying profound human emotions with clarity through her drawings.
- She opened doors for many Iranian comic artists and artists from smaller, less visible countries, giving western publishers confidence to invest in their work.
- The author reflects on Satrapi's sensitive spirit, likening it to a character in her book "Chicken With Plums."