Hello world! I am a 28-year old artist from Uppsala, educated at Konstfack university, based in Stockholm (Sweden).

I primarly work with 3D, comics, illustration and design.

Check me out on Instagram 
Or say hi? vanja.ivarsson@hotmail.com


Clients / Collaborations


Arvida Byström
Beckmans College of Design
Monki
Lina Selander
Klara Keller
Creator Studio
Massive Entertainment
Daniela Rathana
Galago
Lystring  Förlag
Östra grevie folkhögskola
Hyper Island
Konstfack
Malmö Stad / Red Cross
Cullberg Ballet


Interview with me by Creator Studio/
Monki


EDUCATION

  •        ★ 2019-2022

  •        Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts & Design, BFA Illustration & Graphic Design + London College of Communication (UAL), Illustration & Visual Media, Semester abroad (2021-2022)

  •       ★ 2018-2019 & 2024-2025

  •       Serieskolan i Malmö (Kvarnby), Comics year 1 & Project year

      ★ 2017-2018

      Nyckelviksskolan, Illustration & Graphic Design


WORK

  •      ★ 2023-2025

  •        Freelance teacher in the 3D-programme Blender at multiple art schools such as Konstfack, Beckmans College of Design, Hyper Island and Östra Greive Folkhögskola

  •      ★ 2023 -

  •        Freelance artist and designer at Studio Vanja Ivarsson


  •       ★ 2023

  •        Junior Concept Artist at Tom Clacey’s The Division 2, MASSIVE ENTERTAINMENT, Malmö - Paid internship for 6 months Awarded by Ung Svensk Form

  •       ★ 2022

  •        Illustrator and designer for Monki’s “From King to Queen” campaign. Created posters, bags, and garment prints featuring interactive designs that could be customized using AR technology or a digital interface


EXHIBITIONS / SCREENINGS

UPCOMING : Liljevalch Spring Exhibition 2026 13/2-10/6
Crum Heaven Solo Exhibition, 13/5-24/5 2026


  •       ★ 2025

  •       Uppsala filmfestival, Restless Sleeper 2025 screening, Uppsala

  •       ★ 2025

  • Ystad Seriefestival, Restless Sleeper 2025 screening, Ystad

  •       ★ 2025

     PLX Tjärö, Restless Sleeper 2025 screening, Tjärö

  •       ★ 2025

      Studio Surr, LEKKE Collective Exhibition, Malmö

  •        ★ 2025

  •         SAVE POINT, Galleri REDAN, duo exhibition with Lisa Broms, Malmö

  •      ★ 2022

    REX animation festival, screening of 2022 version of Restless Sleeper, Student Award for best animated film

  •        ★ 2021

  •         Hidden Messeges, WAY gallery, Stockholm


SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS

  •       ★ 2024

  •        Malmö Stad, Stipendiet Kulturkraft

  •        ★ 2023

  •        Malmö Stad, Studio Scholarship

  •        ★ 2022

    Winner of REX filmfestival, Student Award for best 
  •        animated film

  •        ★ 2022

    •        Ung Svensk form, Massive Entertainment Scholarship