_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi! I'm Avocado Cat, an illustrator and storyteller based in Toulouse, France. I specialize in scientific illustrations, children's books, and art direction for games, bringing stories and concepts to life through my visual work. I love collaborating with researchers and creatives to produce engaging artwork that educates and inspires. Over the years, I've worked across various roles including gallery management and art curation, which has enriched my perspective on the art world. Whether designing original textiles or curating exhibitions internationally, I enjoy creating meaningful experiences through art and visual storytelling.…

Avocado Cat

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hi! I'm Avocado Cat, an illustrator and storyteller based in Toulouse, France. I specialize in scientific illustrations, children's books, and art direction for games, bringing stories and concepts to life through my visual work. I love collaborating with researchers and creatives to produce engaging artwork that educates and inspires. Over the years, I've worked across various roles including gallery management and art curation, which has enriched my perspective on the art world. Whether designing original textiles or curating exhibitions internationally, I enjoy creating meaningful experiences through art and visual storytelling.…

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Hi! I’m Avocado Cat, an illustrator and storyteller based in Toulouse, France. I specialize in scientific illustrations, children’s books, and art direction for games, bringing stories and concepts to life through my visual work. I love collaborating with researchers and creatives to produce engaging artwork that educates and inspires.

Over the years, I’ve worked across various roles including gallery management and art curation, which has enriched my perspective on the art world. Whether designing original textiles or curating exhibitions internationally, I enjoy creating meaningful experiences through art and visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Chinese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator at Self-employed / Various projects
September 1, 2024 - Present
Ongoing projects including scientific illustration collaboration with researchers at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (MNHN) in Paris, children's book illustrations focused on visual storytelling and cover design, and art direction & illustration for board games and narrative-driven 2D mystery quest games involving mapping, character design, and scene concept art.
Illustrator, Visual Director at WAGLEN
August 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Defined and developed the brand’s visual identity and creative direction to create a consistent and recognizable aesthetic across collections. Designed original scarf illustrations combining botanical and animal motifs that align with brand storytelling and seasonal concepts. Supervised product development including illustration placement, material selection, and quality control for printed textiles. Created visual assets for digital marketing campaigns enhancing audience engagement and brand visibility. Collaborated closely with founder and production partners to ensure artistic coherence from sketch to final product.
Gallery Manager at Accumulation Art Gallery
November 30, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Coordinated the design and implementation of the gallery’s renovation, managed contracts with project stakeholders, and monitored performance. Planned and developed exhibitions related to the gallery, as well as both online and offline cultural activities. Acted as project coordinator for smooth execution of initiatives. Served as exhibition curator responsible for planning and organizing art exhibitions, including budget management, national and international transportation, and logistical oversight. Identified and maintained relationships with artists and collaborators nationally and internationally.
Curator Assistant at National Museum of Kenya
September 30, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Coordinated museum-organized exhibitions and updated exhibition content. Organized and planned public education and academic exchange programs. Managed transportation, insurance, venue setup, exhibition supervision, exhibition space planning, installation, and dismantling of exhibitions.

Education

MBA Art & Luxury Management at L'école internationale des métiers de la culture et du marché de l'art (IESA)
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Master of Art History at University of Toronto
September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of History of Art at University of Leeds
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Other
    paper Portfolio
    This portfolio brings together a selection of my past and current illustration work—spanning picture books, botanical and paleobotanical drawings, textile pattern design, and visual storytelling for games and museums. Rooted in a poetic and research-driven approach, my work explores the emotional connections between nature, memory, and imagination. resume pdf illustrator portfolio…