Hi, I’m Olesya Gonserovskaya, an illustrator and muralist based in Spain. I work across a wide range of topics with a focus on environmental and social impact, aiming to make the world a better place through visuals. I tailor the style and technique for each project, collaborating closely with clients to find the perfect look, whether I’m painting a mural, designing characters, or creating book illustrations. I love exploring diverse themes and media, and I’m committed to responsible storytelling that respects privacy and dignity while inspiring curiosity and empathy.

Olesya Gonserovskaya

Hi, I’m Olesya Gonserovskaya, an illustrator and muralist based in Spain. I work across a wide range of topics with a focus on environmental and social impact, aiming to make the world a better place through visuals. I tailor the style and technique for each project, collaborating closely with clients to find the perfect look, whether I’m painting a mural, designing characters, or creating book illustrations. I love exploring diverse themes and media, and I’m committed to responsible storytelling that respects privacy and dignity while inspiring curiosity and empathy.

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Hi, I’m Olesya Gonserovskaya, an illustrator and muralist based in Spain. I work across a wide range of topics with a focus on environmental and social impact, aiming to make the world a better place through visuals. I tailor the style and technique for each project, collaborating closely with clients to find the perfect look, whether I’m painting a mural, designing characters, or creating book illustrations.

I love exploring diverse themes and media, and I’m committed to responsible storytelling that respects privacy and dignity while inspiring curiosity and empathy.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director at Children Days (Detskye Dni)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Led a team of up to 8 illustrators; developed and implemented a new visual strategy for festival and museum quests for children in St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallinn. Key achievements include increasing audience size by 48% (2021–2022) and 51% (2022–2023).
Illustrator at Rubikus
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Illustrator for a refugee helping service; contributed emotionally resonant yet responsible visual storytelling to engage followers and support donation growth while maintaining ethical standards and privacy.
Art Director / Illustrator at [LODB] St. Petersburg Library
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Art Director and illustrator; expanded overall audience reach and diversified audience demographics.
Illustrator (Special Programs) at Museum Zastava, St. Petersburg
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Illustrator for special programs; engaged previously underrepresented visitor groups.

Education

Media Arts at Rodchenko Art School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Program for Young Artists at Pro Arte Institute for Young Artists
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Monumental Art Department at St. Petersburg State Academy of Industrial Arts (Stieglitz Academy)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Bologna Children Book Fair finalist
January 1, 2023 - May 27, 2026
BRAW Amazing Book Shelf, BCBF finalist
January 1, 2023 - May 27, 2026
IJungle Illustration Awards, Silver Medal
January 1, 2022 - May 27, 2026
The Image of the Book - finalist
January 1, 2020 - May 27, 2026
The Image of the Book - finalist
January 1, 2018 - May 27, 2026
Bevilacqua contest, short-listed
January 1, 2017 - May 27, 2026
The Orientirs, 1st prize
January 1, 2015 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other