"This piece is about two things, really. It's about New York during a blizzard, but more importantly, it's about delivery workers. The guys that bring you your takeout orders in any weather at any hour. They don't make much money at all. They rely heavily on tips. They're the unsung heroes of New York City. I've been working for The New Yorker incredibly since 1993. That was my first cover, and this is my 47th."
"My work tends to be very character-centric, but I went back and looked at a few of my favorite New Yorker artists, and all of them treated the backgrounds and the environments with the same importance they gave to the figures. Doing this cover made me a lot more aware of how difficult their jobs are and how hard their lives must be. It's given me a greater appreciation of what they bring to this city."
The illustration depicts New York during a blizzard and focuses on delivery workers who bring takeout in any weather and at any hour. These workers earn little, rely heavily on tips, and function as unsung heroes of the city. The artist has contributed covers to The New Yorker since 1993; the current image marks the 47th cover. The artist's work tends to be character-centric, and a study of favorite New Yorker artists revealed equal attention to backgrounds and environments. Creating this image increased awareness of the difficulty of delivery workers' jobs and generated greater appreciation for their contribution to city life.
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