Maya is an author and illustrator who studied at the ESBDI in Geneva. Her work primarily focuses on black-and-white and the horror genre, though she occasionally ventures into humor, combining the two. While a certain pursuit of realism can be found in her work, Maya often experiments with abstraction to blend both approaches. She plays with the raw representation of reality and the more schematic, dreamlike, and stylized depiction of what is unseen or imagined. Her narrative creations reflect a deep emotional investment and thoughtful consideration; Maya strives to embody her characters and their inner lives beyond the actions in the story, while her illustrations are more spontaneous, emphasizing gesture and visual impact.

Maya TIKHONOV

Maya is an author and illustrator who studied at the ESBDI in Geneva. Her work primarily focuses on black-and-white and the horror genre, though she occasionally ventures into humor, combining the two. While a certain pursuit of realism can be found in her work, Maya often experiments with abstraction to blend both approaches. She plays with the raw representation of reality and the more schematic, dreamlike, and stylized depiction of what is unseen or imagined. Her narrative creations reflect a deep emotional investment and thoughtful consideration; Maya strives to embody her characters and their inner lives beyond the actions in the story, while her illustrations are more spontaneous, emphasizing gesture and visual impact.

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Maya is an author and illustrator who studied at the ESBDI in Geneva. Her work primarily focuses on black-and-white and the horror genre, though she occasionally ventures into humor, combining the two. While a certain pursuit of realism can be found in her work, Maya often experiments with abstraction to blend both approaches. She plays with the raw representation of reality and the more schematic, dreamlike, and stylized depiction of what is unseen or imagined. Her narrative creations reflect a deep emotional investment and thoughtful consideration; Maya strives to embody her characters and their inner lives beyond the actions in the story, while her illustrations are more spontaneous, emphasizing gesture and visual impact.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Diplômée designer en communication visuelle at ESBDI — CFPArts, Genève
August 19, 2023 - June 29, 2025
Année préparatoire aux concours d’entrée en Hautes Écoles d’Arts at AAD
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Cours pour adultes at Ifage
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
L1 Psychologie at Université Savoie Mont-Blanc
September 21, 2020 - June 25, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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    Verso: 1 couleur noir
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