Alda Lilja (she/they) is an Icelandic illustrator living in Amsterdam. She studied Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth 2015 - 2018. Known for her colourful character illustrations, and vulnerable but humorous approach to subjects such as mental health and sexuality.

The inspiration for her art comes from her own lived experiences as a queer person and struggles with mental health. Other inspirations are the Queer communities, tattoo culture, and other people.

Alda has been working as an Illustrator full time for 2,5 years. She has worked with mental health educators and sex educators, as well as illustrated for various online and print publications. Alda also illustrated a popular children’s book called  “Vertu Þú” (e. Be Yourself) about diversity with focus on LGBTQ+ people.

Artist Statement:
I wanted to see myself represented in art, so I started illustrating my personal experiences.

My subject matters are mental health and sexuality, and the intersection of those traits. Most of my work is digital art, but I also make ceramic sculptures. The art I make is colourful, hopeful, and vulnerable. I hope to inspire the audience to be more vulnerable and to get in touch with their own mental health.