I am Santiago Peláez, author and illustrator. My work explores naivety, everyday life, and spontaneity, and I create expressive and narrative images. Born and raised in Medellín, I am based in Madrid. I combine my background in business, innovation, and illustration to create narrative and expressive images. My style is versatile and adaptable to the editorial, décor, and fashion industries. I am open to representation and creative collaborations. I enjoy collaborating on editorial, décor, and fashion projects, bringing a playful yet thoughtful approach to every piece I create.

Santiago Peláez

I am Santiago Peláez, author and illustrator. My work explores naivety, everyday life, and spontaneity, and I create expressive and narrative images. Born and raised in Medellín, I am based in Madrid. I combine my background in business, innovation, and illustration to create narrative and expressive images. My style is versatile and adaptable to the editorial, décor, and fashion industries. I am open to representation and creative collaborations. I enjoy collaborating on editorial, décor, and fashion projects, bringing a playful yet thoughtful approach to every piece I create.

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I am Santiago Peláez, author and illustrator. My work explores naivety, everyday life, and spontaneity, and I create expressive and narrative images. Born and raised in Medellín, I am based in Madrid. I combine my background in business, innovation, and illustration to create narrative and expressive images. My style is versatile and adaptable to the editorial, décor, and fashion industries. I am open to representation and creative collaborations.

I enjoy collaborating on editorial, décor, and fashion projects, bringing a playful yet thoughtful approach to every piece I create.

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Work Experience

Exports at CCMA – Medellín Chamber of Commerce
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Exports
IP and Technology Licensing at Ruta N – Innovation and Business Agency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
IP and Technology Licensing
FDI Specialist at ACI – Agency for Cooperation and Investment, Medellín
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
FDI Specialist
Summer Intern at Various
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Summer internships across multiple organizations in Medellín; focus on illustration and design
Illustration Internship at Hemlock Ink
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Screen Printing and Embroidery

Education

Master’s Degree in Innovation Management at Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Education in Illustration at Artediez School, Madrid
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in International Business at Esumer University, Medellín
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services