Clara Panainte c/o WILDFOX RUNNING illustrated the publication AWAY. Unlike traditional comics, graphic novels are typically published in a larger, book-style format.
Clara is a Romanian illustrator and animator currently based in Milan, Italy. As she grew up in Romania, between countryside and city she was surrounded by visual arts since childhood. Her grandparents, a painter and a ceramist encouraged her to become a professional illustrator and animator and in 2021 she graduated from the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan. Living in a fast-paced city inspired her to develop her own voice and create bold illustrations, often revolved around actual themes and feelings. She is particularly drawn by the urban culture, fashion industry and personal experiences and enjoys to draw unusual characters in abstract situations.
