the artists.
Claudia Alexandrino
“VIRA-VIRA”
Cláudia Alexandrino, aka Shut Up Claudia, is a Portuguese freelance illustrator, artist, and designer based in Milan.
The Shut Up Claudia project was born from a strong desire to share her authentic self with the world, unfiltered and unconventional. Her work is characterized by bold, colorful, and playful energy. She loves creating funny characters and experimenting with different styles. Cláudia is also a co-founder of Illustration Ladies Milano, a global network of professional women illustrators who connect to share ideas, advice, and creativity.
Henriette Arcelin
“MIDNIGHT APERTIVO”
Henriette Arcelin is a French illustrator and ceramicist, currently living between Lisbon and Paris. After graduating from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, she studied ceramics in Lisbon and trained in various ateliers.
Collecting objects she uses as models for her ceramics or illustrations is part of her creative process. For her illustrations and ceramic works, she invents imaginary spaces, drawing inspiration from botany, natural history illustrations, and marine biology.
This recollection of objects and places allow the creation of a fantasy landscape.In her personal cabinets of wonders, we can find some reminiscence of the places she traveled or lived in, and various references to crafts from different parts of the world.
We can notice the influence of her interest for Portuguese modernist painters and ceramicists in her latest work.
Justyna stasik
“LIFTED”
Justyna Stasik is a Polish illustrator who now calls Montreal her home.
Her style is bold, playful, and expressive. She uses clean lines, vibrant colors, and simple forms to create whimsical, approachable characters.
Her work often blends everyday moments with a touch of humor, making even complex ideas feel warm and relatable.
She has worked with clients such as Apple, The New York Times, Adobe, Samsung and Youtube
Paola saliby
“LAUNDRY DAY”
Paola Saliby is a Brazilian illustrator based in Portugal. Her illustrations reflect her fascination with dreams, emotions and the unknown. Paola finds inspiration in childhood imagination, the feminine experience, literature, and the forces of nature, all of which shape the stories she wants to tell.
