Cathy Poltorak
Hey there! 👋 I'm a skilled illustrator and graphic designer deeply in love with my work. Turning ideas into visual wonders is not just my job—it's my calling.
Currently, my main projects focus on creating worlds filled with captivating stories and vibrant illustrations for both children and adults. My first children’s book was a finalist at the prestigious Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) 2024. My second book, also a BCBF finalist, was longlisted for The Unpublished Picturebook Showcase 6 (dPictus) and was published in 2025
In 2019, I participated with this project in the Russian Biennale “Придумано и сделано в России” (“Invented and Made in Russia”) at the Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts in Moscow, which highlights the best achievements in contemporary illustration and design.
In 2025, I held a solo exhibition dedicated to the themes of loss of home and roots, and the magical power of nature to help find one’s way. I am currently working on new editorial projects.
finalist BCBF 2024 and 2025
A member of the platform Illustrators Switzerland
https://www.illustratoren-schweiz.ch/en/portfolio/polto
finalist BCBF 2024 and 2025
A member of the platform Illustrators Switzerland
https://www.illustratoren-schweiz.ch/en/portfolio/polto
Connect with me for all things illustration and graphic design.