Margarita Louka
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Margarita Louka

Illustrator | Graphic DesignerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Margarita Louka

Illustrator | Graphic DesignerDubai, United Arab Emirates
About me
I illustrate stories that deal with migration, memories and journeys, and I love to make digital collages and experimenting with the intersection between abstract and figurative illustration. For commissions and collaborations you can email me at margarita.illustration@gmail.com
Projects
  • Tales of Faith | Children's Book
    Tales of Faith | Children's BookMy favourite illustrations from a children's book I worked on, now available on Amazon.
  • Strong Haulers | Book Covers
    Strong Haulers | Book CoversVery happy to share the cover I made for this vulnerable and honest narrative about illness, relapse and going through Long Covid. Author's website: www.ibrahimrashid.com
  • The Human Perspective Magazine | Editorial Illustrations
    The Human Perspective Magazine | Editorial IllustrationsIllustrations by Margarita Louka, layout by The Human Perspective.
  • Diary of a Young Naturalist | Book Covers
    Diary of a Young Naturalist | Book CoversI was blown away by the vibrancy of Dara McAnulty’s writing and I wanted my cover to portray this vitality, as well as McAnulty's youthful voice.
  • Voyages | Book Arts
    Voyages | Book ArtsRe-imagined a chapter of Eva Hoffman’s autobiography, ‘Lost in Translation: Life in a new Language’ into concertina form. I used the motif of the map & modes of transportation to show a journey of migrating to a new continent.
  • Oblivion | Book Publishing
    Oblivion | Book PublishingA project illustrating Alice Munro's short story, 'The Bear Came Over The Mountain', about a woman that is developing dementia. I chose to use abstract shapes and mark - making to convey dementia; the mark - making becomes more haphazard towards the end to convey a deteriorating mental state. The text also becomes more haphazard, as it fades and falls out of line. Shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2022 | Category: Commercial Publishing | New Talent [https://theaoi.com/wia/?orderby=ra
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Projects credited in
  • Arktic Lime Magazine. March '22. Folklore.
    Arktic Lime Magazine. March '22. Folklore.I wrote and Illustrated for the latest issue of @arkticlime magazine. On the theme of folklore. So naturally I wrote about the East Anglian ghost dog, 'Black Shuck.' Edited by Margarita Louka with great work from Indigo Branscombe, Zsuzsa Goodyer, Xinyuan Yang and others! Read it here: https://issuu.com/arkticlime/docs/march_2022_issue_folklore
Work history
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    Freelance IllustratorSelf Employed
    Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFreelance
    Produced custom artwork according to client’s needs — such as designing a cover for a self-publishing author about his experiences with Long COVID, creating illustrations for a children’s book and creating editorial illustrations for the Human Perspective magazine. Participated in local markets and ensured successful sales and a positive customer experience. Organised a group exhibition, ‘Beyond Paper’, in Espacio Gallery, London, with a group of nine artists from my Masters in October 2021. Built a strong relationship with the gallery owner by communicating in a professional manner and handling the contract. Built a strong network of artists by updating exhibitors on the course of the exhibition and taking minutes in meetings. Co-organised a successful private view, where artworks were sold.
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    Junior Graphic DesignerTBC Publishing Ltd
     - Royston, United KingdomFull Time
    Successfully produce high-quality print magazines for real estate agents. Involved in different stages of the magazine’s creation: layout of the magazine, liaising with the estate agent directly, making amendments as necessary, proofreading, checking for print and approving for print. Working successfully and amiably in a small office, and ensuring a positive environment in the studio by being ready to offer assistance to fellow designers and clients.
Skills
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Indesign
Education
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    MA Illustration and Book ArtsAnglia Ruskin University
     - Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Grade: Distinction
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    BA(Hons) IllustrationArts University Bournemouth
     - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    Grade: 2:1
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Awards
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    Shortlisted, Commercial Publishing, New TalentWorld Illustration Awards
    https://theaoi.com/wia/margarita-louka-oblivion-2/
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    Anglia Ruskin University: Sustainability Art PrizeAnglia Ruskin University
    Shortlisted for showcase