Hello, I’m Virgen !

I am french illustrator, designer and creative director living in Paris.
After training in fashion design, I quickly developed an appetite for drawing, color and pattern. 

I began my artistic activity by launching my brand of contemporary embroidered designs, thanks to which I’ve been longlisted at the « World Illustration Awards » in the professional design product & packaging category. 

It also allowed me to refine my graphic style as an illustrator ; little by little I synthesized it further and the thick lines, initially used specifically for embroidery, are now part of my identity, in addition to the "lively" character of my work, due to the vibrant and shimmering colors, but also to the animations proposed - I have a little crush for the creative power of animated gifs ;)

Several major brands have called on me for collaborations or orders, notably Adidas for the women's world football cup, Galeries Lafayette for its VIP Christmas High Jewelry evening or Posca, for graphic tips during confinement, etc.
I also create unique pieces for performing artists and just won the "international artist" award in the Huawei competition among 41000 participants. 

The themes I address vary according to my meetings and collaborations but I love when my creations have a story to tell and are meaningful. I like to respond to commissions but also to be a force for proposal by giving my vision of creative director and writer on certain projects, especially for fashion.

Know that I cannot fall asleep until I have drawn. It's not a hobby, it's not just a passion, it's a way of life ! I believe that I participate to make a better world by bringing my colorful, positive and sparkling vision, even when I deal with deep and engaged subjects ( LGBTQ rights, feminism, Black Lives Matters, body positivity, etc.). 

Collab and Events

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2022 - Vans x Virgen, Christmas campaign, France
2022 - BZB x Virgen, Fashion collab during Pride Month, France
2022 - MAG Jeunes LGBT+ x Virgen, social media illustrations, Paris 2022 - Pavillon des Canaux x Virgen, Poster tribute to Pride Month, Paris 2022 - Art direction and illustrations for the equality at work
campaign of the Social Ministries, Paris
2021 - Hand-painted creations for the ecological Christmas trees
of the City Hall, Paris 12
2021 - EP7 x Virgen, digital facade, Paris
2021 - Vans x Virgen, window art during Pride Month, Reims
2020 - "International Artist" Prize in the Huawei Competition,
China 2020 - Digital collaboration with Posca during confinement, Paris
2020 - Illustrations for the Italian Red Cross book,
directed by CaroselloLab, Italia 
2020 - Virgen’s Fashion Week Event, Atelier Meraki, Paris 
2020 - Who’s Next show, Paris
2019 - Exhibition on MIA3J festival, Châlons en Champagne
2019 - Collab Adidas X Virgen for Women’s World Cup Soccer,
Adidas Flagship Store, Paris
2019 - Who’s Next show, Paris
2019 - Placed patterns collection for Drôle de Zoo brand, Paris
2019 - All-over pattern collection for the new range of socks from
The French Game brand, Paris 
2018 - Collab Irné X Virgen, Paris 
2018 - Collab KOP X Virgen in tribute to the victory of « les Bleus »
2017 - Painting exhibition, Laura I Gallery, London
2016 - Illustrated jewelery Exhibition, Panafrican Festival, Cannes

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Competition

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2022 - Finalist artist, Posterheroes Competition, Italy
2022 - Shortlisted artist, The Gallery Open Call, Uk
2020 - International Artist Winner, Huawei Competition,
China 
2020 - Winner of Castelbajac Drawing Competition
2020 - World Illustration Awards Longlisted Artist, Uk
2020 - Selection for « Designers against corona »
Platform, Italia

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You are a brand, a professional

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Do you like my universe and need my expertise for
art direction on your projects ?
Please contact me, I’ll love to share my vision with you.

Do you need an illustration for any applications ?
Tell me everything ! I am here for you ! 

Do you want to make a COLLAB ? 
Please call me and have a talk about
what we can build together !

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You are an individual

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Do you like my world and want to buy products?
Please take a look at my shop and have fun !

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Anyway, for all special requests, for collaboration, 
workshop, quote or other, please contact me via this form 
or contact my agent, Studio Artera.