Q+A with Dara Babalola of Friday The 4th

As an illustrator, who would be an ideal collaborator and why?

There are a few. I’ve always wanted to work with different kinds of artists, I feel like there’s so much you can do with cross collaborations. I enjoy working with other animators, putting concepts in motion and giving them a new life.

I love to work with people, helping them complete their vision. Designing album artwork or book covers for writers, poets or musicians helps add another layer to their words. It adds a depth that can draw people in, and as an illustrator, I’m passionate about allowing people to absorb things visually.

Outside of all the other kinds of artists, architects and property developers are on the list too. I would somehow love to merge our capabilities, by either designing ads for them or having them use my art in their designs. It’s a collaboration that could work in so many ways, and who doesn’t love unlimited possibilities?