Drawing and Struggling: Young Artists on Life with Illustration and Comics

Discussion with illustrators Kamila Kuricová and Alisa Ladeyshchiková, and illustrator Dávid Pogran about what a modern artistic career entails — from the creative process through promotion on social media to communication with fans. The speakers will showcase their work and share their practical experiences. Moderated by Dávid Marcin.

Kamila Kuricová

Kamila is 24 years old and is dedicated to illustration and comics. Her heart is closest to sci-fi and fantasy, video games, anime, and manga, which she often combines in her work. She illustrated the comic Vražedko (Red on Black and White) by the creators of the Podcast Vražedné psyché, the educational comic Kira about the war in Ukraine, the publication of the literary magazine Verzia, as well as several books.

IG: catpocalyptic_

Alisa Ladeyshchiková

An artist working in Slovakia, currently studying at VŠMU in Bratislava as an animator, creating fan and original animations, comics, and merchandise.

IG: alisaall_comic

Dávid Pogran

IG: david.pogran
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