Annika Siems Illustration

I am a freelance illustrator since 2011 based in Hamburg.

My studies of image imprimé at École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs (EnsAD) Paris and illustration, painting and visual communication at HAW Hamburg are the foundation of visual and technical knowledge for my work which received international recognition. I graduated with diploma in 2011.

My inspiration is based on nature and its endless power of invention on the one hand and is influenced by impressions of daily life and traveling on the other hand.

An Illustration is more than just a picture. Illustration is a language across borders to tell stories, to explain facts, to summarize content, to judge, to provoke or to touch emotionally.

With a combination of visual translation and professional creation I offer you individual solutions to express your content and ideas.

Exhibitions

2016 | Tarnung | Solo exhibition |
Naturkundemuseum Paderborn

2015 | Hans-Meid-Preis | Fabrik der Künste

2014 | Erdbeerland | Hammeraue e.V.  Iran

2014-2015 BIB Japan Wanderausstellung

2014 | The Hiratsuka Museum of Art
2014 |  Kawara Museum
2015 | Chiba City Museum of Art
2015 |  Ashikaga Museum of Art
2015 | Urawa Art Museum 

2013 | KIBUM | Oldenburg

2013 | 24. Biennale of Illustrators Bratislava

2013 | Fabrik der Künste
100 Alumni HAW Children's book illustration | Hamburg

2013 | Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrator Exhibition
Bologna, Korea, Japan

2012 | Sharjah Children's Reading Festival | Guest of honor
Sharjah UAE

2010 | ENSAD | Paris

2007 | 100 years Astrid Lindgren Catholic academy Hamburg

2006 | Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrator Exhibition
Bologna, Korea, Japan

annual 2004-2011 | University of Applied Sciences Hamburg 

AWARDS & Honors

2015 | Hans-Meid-Förderpreis

2014 | Scolarship of Stiftung Kulturwerk

2013 | Nominated for the BIB
(Biennale of Illustrators Bratislava)

2013 | White Raven

2013 | Leipziger Lesekompass

2013 | Selected for Bologna Children's Bookfair

2012 | Couch-Star

2012 | Sharjah Children's Reading Festival
Guest of honor

2009 | Innovative book-concepts
University cooperation with Gerstenberg | 1.prize

2008 | Coaching Tools - 4 perspectives of a massage
Galerie Jeschka | 1. prize

2006 | Selected for Bologna Children's Bookfair 

Book Publications

Meister der Tarnung
Gerstenberg-Verlag, 2012

Der allerbeste Papa
Minedition 2013

Der blaue Schmetterling
Minedtion 2014