Linda Merad creates underwater illustrations for Hermès' 'Venture Beyond' campaign

When you're working with a well-known brand, it can sometimes be tricky to navigate legacy, tight briefs, and creative freedom.

The brand often calls on artists to reimagine its heritage, and instead of asking for a boilerplate replication of the brand we all know and love, they give makers the freedom to express their creative talents, vision, and style.

Linda Merad, a French illustrator based in Paris, is one of those artists.