I'm a versatile visual artist and designer who focuses on illustration and textile design. I draw inspiration from everyday life, social interactions, and nature. I love to work with colors and loveable characters! I'm passionate about creating unique artworks and textile patterns and enjoy collaborating with other artists in collective projects.

Aurora Frestadius

I'm a versatile visual artist and designer who focuses on illustration and textile design. I draw inspiration from everyday life, social interactions, and nature. I love to work with colors and loveable characters! I'm passionate about creating unique artworks and textile patterns and enjoy collaborating with other artists in collective projects.

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I’m a versatile visual artist and designer who focuses on illustration and textile design. I draw inspiration from everyday life, social interactions, and nature. I love to work with colors and loveable characters! I’m passionate about creating unique artworks and textile patterns and enjoy collaborating with other artists in collective projects.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Social media and communications, Member of an artist collective at Pelätyt ja palvotut -group exhibition series
March 1, 2024 - Present
Part of the organizing team for a series of dragon-themed group exhibitions across Finland with a collective of 25 artists and illustrators. Responsible for social media and communications to promote and manage the events.
Textile design intern at Seppälä Oy
August 31, 2016 - July 9, 2025
Drew commercial patterns for clothing and created instructive models for sock manufacturing in an upcoming sock collection. Gained solid workflow experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, often working independently during faculty summer holiday.
Story, animation and illustration lead at PC demo Viianki
April 30, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Responsible for story, animation, and illustration aspects of the PC demo.
Story, character design and background illustrations at PC demo Watercolour Space
December 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025
Handled story development, character design, and background illustrations for the PC demo.

Education

Master of Arts at Aalto-University, Espoo
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Arts at Aalto-University, Espoo
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts and Design at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization