Volga, an Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer

Generally, VOĹGA attributes history of art, her cultural background, and people's behavior as her main subjects and sources of inspiration. In one of latest projects, she explored stereotypes in Belarusian society related to LGBTQ+ people.

Cultural code is also a large focus in her works. In all, VOĹGA searches for the meaning of creativity in life and "representation of the art as accessible to everyone."

Over the past two years, she has joined social and educational projects as an illustrator. This experience shows that visual art can improve people’s lives, help us think about social and environmental issues such as climate change, stigmatization in society etc.

 Volga can help create brand awareness via bold, striking illustrations.

She draws pictures for scarves, pajamas, packaging, merchandise, interior design, educational materials. Through her experience she has learned to develop ideas, prepare drawings for print and websites, work with raster and vector images, and adhere to the unified style of projects within the designed visual style.

EDUCATION

2008-2014

Belarusian State Academy of Fine Arts / Minsk

2004-2008

State Artistic High School named A. K. Hlebova / Minsk

April 2009

Animation Course / Belarusfilm / Minsk

2015-2016

Surface Pattern Design Courses / Skillshare

January 2014

Lettering Course / Calligraphy school Calligraphy.by / Minsk