Karin Eklund

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Course Director, MA Illustration
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
School:
Cambridge School of Art
Location:
Cambridge
Areas of Expertise:
Illustration, drawing and book art , Art history , Arts and creative industries
Courses taught:

Karin Eklund is the Course Director for the MA Illustration, bringing over a decade of experience in education across all levels. Her creative practice is rooted in storytelling and collaboration, working across disciplines to create visually compelling narratives that bridge art, history, and research.

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Background

As a published illustrator, Karin has published several picture books, including The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint (Thames & Hudson), My First Orchestra Book (Naxos), and Kids Yoga. Her work often involves partnerships with academics and institutions such as Moderna Museet Stockholm, Centre for Family Research, and Cambridge Botanic Garden.

Passionate about illustration as an ever-evolving discipline, Karin fosters an environment where students are encouraged to push creative boundaries and develop their own unique voices.

Before transitioning into higher education, Karin worked within the contemporary art scene, including as Director of Delfina Studio Trust in London, the UK’s largest international residency programme. There, she was deeply engaged in a global network of artists and creative discussions, curating exhibitions and leading international exchange programmes.

Spoken Languages
  • Swedish (mother tongue)
  • Spanish (conversational)
  • English
Research interests
  • The practice and process of drawing
  • Graphic narratives and visual storytelling
  • Picture books as a medium for communication and engagement
  • Interdisciplinary collaborations to develop visual tools for research and education
Teaching

Karin currently teaches on the following modules:

  • Digital and Moving Illustration (BA Illustration, 1st year)
  • The Illustrated World (BA Illustration 2nd year)
  • Masters Project (MA Illustration)
Qualifications
  • PgCert in Learning and Teaching, Higher Education, FHEA Fellow status
  • MA Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art, 2012
  • BA Art History, Uppsala University and Universidad de Complutense, Madrid
  • BA International Marketing, Malardalens Hogskola and Alcala de Henares
Media experience

Interview with E.A. Seemann Henschel Verlagsgruppe