A monthly theme inspires new conversations and ideas that we otherwise wouldn’t think about. At our virtual events, speakers are invited to share a story around the theme and what it means to them. After a month, we are excited to see the talks and inspiration that are born out of the theme.

Given that these monthly illustrations are at events all around the world, it’s only right that we get to know the illustrator. It is a tradition at CreativeMornings to work with an artist in our community to create an illustration for the monthly theme.

CreativeMornings/Rotterdam chose June’s Matriarchy theme, and Xaviera Altena created the accompanying illustration.

We’re excited share some of our favorite artworks created by Xaviera!

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About Xaviera Altena

Xaviera Altena is a Rotterdam-born illustrator currently living and working in the city.

She has a strong passion to address social issues, and illustrates them using bold lines and a variety of bright colours.

She works for various brands and publications, mostly from her home studio. Clients include The New Yorker, The Guardian, Die Zeit and Apple.

Other interests include 90’s pop culture, comics, hugging her dog and cooking (experimenting) in the kitchen. She also curates and manages Brainstorm Radio next to her illustrative work.

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Selected Works

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You can see more of Xaviera’s work on her Instagram, and website.