Hello world! I am a 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


Svenska Tecknare
Beckmans College of Design
Monki
Arvida Byström
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

  •     ★ 2026

    •        Ung Svensk form, Postnord Scholarship

  •       ★ 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