An illustration of five people jogging in a line across a pink path. They wear colourful athletic gear and various wearable tech devices on their arms and ankles. Above them, a cloud of blue digital icons represents social media and communication.

Young Slovakian illustrator Martina Paukova's work is a treat for the eyes

Words: Rob Alderson
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Date: 9 June 2015; Work
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Slovakian illustrator Martina Paukova is just coming to the end of her Illustration MA at Camberwell but her fledgling career seems in rude health. Already clients like The Guardian , The International New York Times, Wired and Converse have turned to Martina to bring her bright, busy visual sensibility to all manner of commissions. Occasionally the work reminds me of Andy Rementer in its composition and the way figures are depicted but that’s no bad thing, and that same combination of technical skill and a sheer sense of fun should ensure that we’ll hear much more about Martina over the next months and years.

An illustration of three people in a blue room using microphones to record sounds from their surroundings. One person holds a microphone to a wall, another reaches for a blue object, and a third lies on the floor. — Above
Martina Paukova: Situ Publication

An illustration of three pairs of figures in red and blue clothing, tangled together in abstract, acrobatic poses. The figures are simplified with white skin and long black hair, their limbs intertwining in a series of fluid, looping shapes. — Above
Martina Paukova: Judo Girls

An illustration for the cover of “Coven” issue 7. Three figures in black bikinis float in a bright blue sea, surrounded by fish, eyes, and long, yellow scaled serpents. — Above
Martina Paukova: Coven Magazine

An illustration of a person in a red shirt holding a blue portable radio. They stand before another person, whose back is to the camera, against a pink background with stylised tents and foliage. — Above
Martina Paukova: Wired Germany

An illustration of a person sitting behind a large yellow block, holding an ice cream cone. They wear a pink patterned top and blue trousers, set against a blue background with a dense, wavy pattern. — Above
Martina Paukova: Posing

An illustration of two people relaxing in a high-tech aircraft cabin. One person sits in a yellow top, while another reclines in a pink top, holding a drink and a tablet. — Above
Martina Paukova: The Guardian

A colourful illustration of a busy, multi-level living space where several people are working and relaxing. They sit at pink desks and tables, surrounded by houseplants, clocks and electronic devices. — Above
Martina Paukova: Modus Magazine

An illustration of three anthropomorphic containers dressed as tourists standing by a signpost. They carry backpacks and luggage, including a bag with an “I ❤️ NY” heart. — Above
Martina Paukova: Taste Magazine

An illustration of a cluttered laboratory where two people work with ceramic vases. One person sits at a desk monitoring screens, while another stands nearby holding a small red object. The room is filled with high-tech equipment, including a machine that drips liquid onto vases and a framed portrait of a bearded person. — Above
Martina Paukova: Art Neuro

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Rob Alderson

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Rob Alderson is a freelance writer, editor and strategist. He was previously editor-in-chief of It’s Nice That and WePresent, and editor of Design Week. He publishes the newsletter Undo, which tries to make sense of how AI is changing design work, the design process and the design industry.

Young Slovakian illustrator Martina Paukova's work is a treat for the eyes

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