I am a passionate and dedicated lecturer, researcher, illustrator, designer and artist. I also mentor young art students. as a pro-bono activity and a way to give back to the local ecology of talent. I fund my research with the profits from my art practice, which has been nominated for the Cannes Lions Award three times and awarded the Silver Gerety Award in 2022/2023 for the infamous HaloInfinite Masterpiece I created in 2021 [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I have also been named Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of the Year three times (2022, 2020, and 2016), and won the Towry Best of England Award and Global Art Association Artist of the Year in 2013 and 2016. While in pursuit of academic excellence, I worked as an arts and design lead practitioner for decades, starting my first company at the age of 24. I have worked with large brands such as IBM, Coca-Cola, SAAB, and Mercedes-Benz. I have also done numerous illustrated publications, in a variety of styles, from children's books and comics to academic studies and figurative illustrations for classics such as Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Awards: 3 times Cannes Lions Nominee 2022, 2023 // Silver Gerety Award 2022 // Art Exelence Award 2020 South Korea // CAF Artist Of The Year 2019 // Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of 2016 // 2016 Palm Award Winner // 2013 Towry Best of England Award Winner…

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I am a passionate and dedicated lecturer, researcher, illustrator, designer and artist. I also mentor young art students. as a pro-bono activity and a way to give back to the local ecology of talent. I fund my research with the profits from my art practice, which has been nominated for the Cannes Lions Award three times and awarded the Silver Gerety Award in 2022/2023 for the infamous HaloInfinite Masterpiece I created in 2021 [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I have also been named Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of the Year three times (2022, 2020, and 2016), and won the Towry Best of England Award and Global Art Association Artist of the Year in 2013 and 2016. While in pursuit of academic excellence, I worked as an arts and design lead practitioner for decades, starting my first company at the age of 24. I have worked with large brands such as IBM, Coca-Cola, SAAB, and Mercedes-Benz. I have also done numerous illustrated publications, in a variety of styles, from children's books and comics to academic studies and figurative illustrations for classics such as Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Awards: 3 times Cannes Lions Nominee 2022, 2023 // Silver Gerety Award 2022 // Art Exelence Award 2020 South Korea // CAF Artist Of The Year 2019 // Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of 2016 // 2016 Palm Award Winner // 2013 Towry Best of England Award Winner…

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I am a passionate and dedicated lecturer, researcher, illustrator, designer and artist. I also mentor young art students. as a pro-bono activity and a way to give back to the local ecology of talent. I fund my research with the profits from my art practice, which has been nominated for the Cannes Lions Award three times and awarded the Silver Gerety Award in 2022/2023 for the infamous HaloInfinite Masterpiece I created in 2021 [Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup I have also been named Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of the Year three times (2022, 2020, and 2016), and won the Towry Best of England Award and Global Art Association Artist of the Year in 2013 and 2016.

While in pursuit of academic excellence, I worked as an arts and design lead practitioner for decades, starting my first company at the age of 24. I have worked with large brands such as IBM, Coca-Cola, SAAB, and Mercedes-Benz. I have also done numerous illustrated publications, in a variety of styles, from children’s books and comics to academic studies and figurative illustrations for classics such as Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier [Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Awards: 3 times Cannes Lions Nominee 2022, 2023 // Silver Gerety Award 2022 // Art Exelence Award 2020 South Korea // CAF Artist Of The Year 2019 // Contemporary Art Excellence Artist of 2016 // 2016 Palm Award Winner // 2013 Towry Best of England Award Winner

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Macedonian
Intermediate
Norwegian
Advanced
Bulgarian
Fluent

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Education

PhD in Art History at SELINUS UNIVERSITY, London/Luxembourg
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2022
Masters Degree at UNIVERSITY OF KRISTIANSTAD, Kristianstad, Sweden
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
MA courses in Cognitive Science and Psychology, Art History and Aesthetic Learning
Masters Degree at UNIVERSITY OF BORÅS, Borås, Sweden
January 9, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Master degree in Media, Communication, Strategy & Analysis
Bachelor at UNIVERSITY OF SÖDERTÖRN, Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2010 - September 30, 2013
Line of education: Media Studies, 3D modeling and animation
Bachelor at UNIVERSITY OF STOCKHOLM, Stockholm, Sweden
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Line of education: Fine Art, Culture Studies, Learning, E-learning
BA at CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF ARTS & CRAFTS, Berkeley, CA, USA
June 1, 1991 - September 30, 1992
Fine Art, Printmaking

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Illustrator & Designer
January 1, 1994 - July 1, 2025
I have 30+ experience in illustrating and designing with Adobe software
Children's Books & Fine Art Illustrator
January 1, 1993 - October 23, 2024
Innovation & Design Management Lead at IBM Scandinavia
January 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006
Innovation Strategy Lead and Usability Subject Matter Expert at IBM Business Consulting Services Scandinavia My role as Design Manager was to oversee and direct projects through to the full phase of strategy, development and production.
NATIONAL THEATRE Digital Arts Practitioner, Communications Expert
January 1, 2006 - June 1, 2016
Digital Arts Practitioner, Communications Expert, Graphic Designer, Illustrator - Advertising, Social Media & Publications

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    paper CONCEPT ART & DESIGN for STRATA VENTURES / KS web3 project
    Featuring 26 distinct shells and characters, each NFT was meticulously hand-painted and assembled. This first of its kind collection boasts over 850 unique hand-painted traits and a rich lore that serves as the cornerstone for a dynamic and impactful collection, poised for long-term evolution. I hand-painted each NFT using Adobe Photoshop and the touchpad of my MacBook Air. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, each character tells its own unique story and posses distinct characteristics and purpose. Each of our creations offers an immersive and unforgettable experience to collectors and enthusiasts alike. artist animator conceptartist handpainted adobe adobephotoshop characterdesign conceptart web3 leadartist graphicdesigner resume pitchdeck article animator videoeditor pdf illustrator…
    paper Taskmaster TV Commercial s11 / Client: Channel 4

    Taskmaster TV Commercial s11 / Client: Channel 4
    In collaboration with Creative Giants

    Paintings and animation files
    Technique: Oil painting, Pencil and charcoal

    (Animation files: Photoshop, Illustrator and Spine 2D animation tool)

    Link:

    paper Halo Infinite Master Piece

    “To mark the launch of Halo Infinite, the latest instalment in the iconic video game franchise, an original epic, large-scale oil painting is on view in Gallery 4. Created by Iva Troj, the Brighton-based 2016 Palm Award Winner and 2019 CAF Artist Of The Year, the 6m x 3m canvas depicts in minute detail a scene inspired by Halo Infinite.

    The work was created in Troj’s Brighton studio using oil on canvas, with details and techniques that Troj is known for in her original works, which typically blend Renaissance and postmodern styles giving a dreamlike feel. Titled the ‘Master Piece”, playing on Halo’s lead character’s name, the piece elevates a decades-old cultural icon from pop culture to high culture, blending Renaissance art with cutting edge entertainment and reminding fans and new audiences alike that video games are, indeed, works of art.”
    Saatchi Gallery

    On Saatchi Gallery’s website: www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/halo_infinite_master_piece
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