Lena Guberman
Artist statement
I've started drawing in an early age, and began studying art at the age of five.
Since I've graduated in Visual Communications from Betzalel Academy in Jerusalem (2003) I've illustrated eight published books, three of which have won the Israel Museum award for picture book illustration for the years 2006, 2010 and 2012.
In 2011 I was a part of Ari Folman’s crew of “The Congress” movie (2013) as BG, Character Designer and Concept Artist.
I like to be versatile in my art and to invent and reinvent me style and technique.
I was one of the main character designers in Colin Brady and Christopher’s Reeve’s animated feature film “Everyone’s Hero". I've illustrated articles in leading Israeli newspapers such as Ha’aretz and Globes using both digital technique and sculpting. In my book illustrations I use a variety of techniques from digital design to handmade sewing and embroidery.
CV
Art Director for “Where Is Anne Frank” film
March 2018 – May 2021
August 2012 – March 2018
Book and Editorial Illustrator
2003 – Present
Background and Character Designer for “The Congress” film
May 2011 – May 2012
Art Director / Leading Designer
2005 – 2010
Leading Character Designer for “Everyone's Hero” animation film
2003 – 2004
Filmography:
Everyone's Hero 2006 CG animation film by Christopher Reeve
The Congress 2013 live action/animation film by Ari Folman
Where Is Anne Frank 2021 animation film by Ari Folman
Honors & Awards
The Yossi Stern Award for best Illustration project – June 2003
Silver medal –The Israel Museum children book illustration award – 2008
Silver medal –The Israel Museum children book illustration award – 2010
3X3 Magazine, Books Pro Show (2012)
Silver medal –The Israel Museum children book illustration award - 2006