Hiya:–) I’m Polina Belenchuk (she/her), a London-based collage artist, illustrator, and creative facilitator
My work prioritises bold self-expression over perfectionism, with vibrant collage portraits celebrating individuality and creativity. I see art as a tool for emotional healing and empowerment. My creative workshops offer a supportive space to process pain, manage emotions, build confidence and express yourself freely and without overthinking.
I graduated with a BA in Graphic & Media Design from the University of the Arts London (2017). Since graduating, I’ve explored various media before finding my voice through illustration and collage, developing a distinct visual style that now connects with audiences worldwide.
Projects
- Tate BillboardTate chose the following artwork to feature on a London Billboard as a winner of their ‘selected works’ competition. Gender equality has always meant a lot to Polina Belenchuk, so she submitted a response to Guerilla Girls, ‘Dearest Art Collector’ 1986. Guerilla Girls' art is still so relevant in today's society, Polina felt it was important to follow the style of their original work, to continue their message. The decision to add the female gorilla not only reflects her interest in profiles, it
- Smart Start Health appSeries of commissioned illustrations for SmartStart Health. It is developing SmartStart CGM, a patient education app to make it easier to use life-changing continuous glucose monitoring technology. Illustrations bring a genuine human touch to the SmartStart app, providing an element of ease and comfort as well as a sense of fun for the user. It was important to bring a genuine human touch to the SmartStart app, people with diabetes have always had to deal with lots of messy written notations,
- Calendar 2023 with UK holidayOne effective method of advertising your brand offline is to create low-cost merchandise such as calendars. By placing your brand's calendar on their wall, people will have a continuous visual reminder of your brand. Similarly, by providing enjoyable stickers that customers can place on their laptops or phones, you can establish a positive connection with your audience.
- Collage workshop at MOYNATWe hosted an exclusive collage workshop at Moynat, a brand of LVMH. It was organised for Moynat clients on International Women's Day to celebrate the creativity and diversity of women, as well as to honour the fact that the founder of Moynat was a woman. The participants were guided by artist Polina Belenchuk through the process of creating a collage version of themselves using a variety of prepared shapes. The Moynat clients gave great feedback and expressed that it was a lot of fun to be crea
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Work history
Director, artist, designerBelenchuk Arts Limited
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Self-employed illustrator, graphic designerSelf Employed
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Print Design
- Drawing
- Typography
- Design
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Editoriail
- 4D Cinema
- Editorial Styling
- Art Directing
Education
Graphic and Media DesignLondon College of Communication, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
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Graphic DesignBritish Higher School of Art & Design
- Moscow, Russia