I’m Monika — a multidisciplinary artist based in Helsinki, Finland.

My creative journey began in Poland, where I studied Contemporary Art in Photography at the Art Academy in Szczecin. Even though my main focus was photography, I spent just as much time drawing, painting, sculpting, and experimenting with film. Those early days taught me to see stories hidden in light, shapes, and textures — and to find beauty in quiet, ordinary moments.

After graduating, I worked in the fashion industry as a photographer. But over time, I realised that what I truly loved was the storytelling itself — the gentle worlds and emotions that live inside an image. That’s what led me to illustration, where I can play, imagine, and create more freely.

I’m now studying in the Design and Media programme at Aalto University, where I continue to explore new ways of artistic expression.

My current focus is on building a portfolio in children’s and editorial illustration.