Creative Experience
since 03/23
Oboi Collective, Universität der Künste Berlin students
llustrator/Graphic Designer sympathy figures for a
brochure about more awareness on sexual assaults
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10-12/23
ASG paintherapist, Mönchengladbach
Illustrator surrealist ink drawings of historic soccer event
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11/2023
YWL youth organisation, Berlin
Illustrator posterillustration for a cultural event in the hip-hop headquarters berlin
​09-10/23
FAAM Studio upcycling fashion, Berlin
UX/UI Designer shopify interface with afrofuturistic
content of fashion week Berlin 2023
​​​​04-08/23
Temporary Gallery, Köln
Illustrator poster for art workshop for teens in Köln-Kalk +
exhibitor as part of the „Festival of Feelings“ + live portrait drawing
​​12/2022
Sessions art event, Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf
Illustrator posterillustration, live portrait drawing on the
interdisciplinary evening of the „Sessions“
08/2022
ak(due)ll, Universität Duisburg Essen
Illustrator editorial illustration, cover und inlay for the student monthly newspaper
Education
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2023-24
Cimdata Bildungsakademie Berlin
2D/3D animation certified degree
​2016-20
Folkwang Universität der Künste Essen
Bachelor of Arts visual communication
nominee for the Folkwang Price 2019
student representative visual communication 2017-2019
​2015
Fashion Institute of Technology New York City
Figure Drawing certified degree
​2014
Parsons New School New York City
Portfolio Workshop certified degree
​​​​2014
Hulda Pankok Gesamtschule Düsseldorf
Abitur focus Art&English
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Volunteer
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​​​​​​​​​​05/2024
Linkes politisches Kollektiv Berlin
Illustrator posterillustration
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2016
KRASS e.V. Düsseldorf
Art Assistant offers for refugee children
About​
I am Elena Weipert, a german Illustrator, working and living in Berlin. In my work I have a particular focus on character design and storytelling. I refined my sense of visual narration during my studies in communication design at the Folkwang University if Art in Essen, where I graduated with a graphic novel.
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Themes such as social justice, feminism and science fiction run through my work, giving my characters and stories depth and significance. My stories not only entertain but also invite thoughtful reflection and explore important cultural themes. Also I am a big fan of fashion and youth culture!