Illustrator’s Portfolio Review
PitchChloe Chang, EorG (Evelyn Ghozalli) , Philip Giordano, Tori Tadiar, Vitali Konstantinov
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The Illustrators’ Portfolio Review provides an opportunity for illustrators (emerging and/or practising) with an available body of work to book an exclusive, one-on-one consultation session with renowned illustrators and artists for feedback on their portfolio and receive tips on improving their techniques.
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Chloe Chang (Singapore)
Chloe Chang is an award winning illustrator based in sunny Singapore, where she spends her time reading, drawing, and applying sunblock lotion. Chloe has since worked in both television and print as an illustrator and character designer. She was awarded the inaugural Illustrator of the Year in 2024.
EorG (Evelyn Ghozalli) (Indonesia)
EorG (Evelyn Ghozalli) has illustrated over 80 children’s stories and written several under the pseudonym EorG. She has won numerous awards, including the Samsung KidsTime Award 2016, Best Illustrator Award at the Islamic Book Fair 2018 and the Indonesia Art Award 2018. She is the founder of the Indonesian Children’s Book Illustrators Circle (KELIR).
Philip Giordano (Italy)
Philip has illustrated for major publications including The New York Times, Monocle, and The Boston Globe, designed toys for the renowned French company Djeco, and created large-scale installations for public spaces such as Lotte and IFS shopping centres in Asia. Despite this diverse experience, picture books remain at the heart of his artistic practice. Known for simple, colourful shapes, iconic characters, and graphic landscapes, his style transforms stories into vivid visual journeys. His techniques range from digital collage to traditional painting on wood.
His work has been featured in American Illustration, Communication Arts, and has earned prestigious awards, including the Bologna/SM International Illustration Prize, a Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators NY, the White Raven Award, selection at the Biennial of Illustration in Lisbon, and the Prix des Adultes and Prix des Médiateurs – Figure-Future at Montreuil. He has served on juries for major events such as the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award (CICLA) / Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair, and Sharjah International Book Fair.
Tori Tadiar (Philippines)
Tori Tadiar is an award-winning illustrator and comic artist from the Philippines. She is an IT professional by day and works on comics and stories every chance she can get. Her goal is to tell stories that introduce readers to and immerse them in alternate worlds based on the culture of the land she calls home. Tori is the author and artist of the graphic novels Sagala and Twinkle, Twinkle; and the illustrator of the chapter book Team Abangers at Ang Estilong Trumpo. She is currently working on the Philippine folklore-inspired middle grade comic series Ilustra, published by Disney-Hyperion.
Vitali Konstantinov (Germany)
Vitali Konstantinov is a German author, illustrator and comic artist. He studied architecture, graphic art, painting, and art history and has been writing and illustrating books for more than 20 years, which have been published in 40 countries. His work has earned the title “Best German Book Design” and he won the “German Children’s Book Prize 2025” for his illustrations in Genius Eyes – A Curious Animal Compendium. Vitali also presents his books worldwide at interactive readings and workshops.
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