Estela Raileanu – Artist CV
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Animation and Filmmaking — Specialization in Animation Direction
Academy of Music, Theatre and Visual Arts, Moldova
2012–2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Arts / Illustration
Academy of Music, Theatre and Visual Arts, Moldova
2008–2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Arts — Painting
College of Fine Arts “Alexandru Plămădeală”, Moldova
2004–2008
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2022
Insights
Bonard Gallery, Hungary
2015
Sunday with Surprises
“N. Titulescu” Library, Republic of Moldova
2010
Illustrated Stories
“N. Titulescu” Library, Republic of Moldova
2009
Childhood is the Heart of All Ages
“N. Titulescu” Library, Republic of Moldova
2008
Wings of Flight
Eminescu International Center, Republic of Moldova
Finite and Infinite
Moldo-Polish Library, Republic of Moldova
Climbing the Sky
“N. Titulescu” Library, Republic of Moldova
Residencies & International Art Programs
Ludvig International Symposium
Hungary — 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017
Inter-Art International Art Camp
Romania — 2021, 2017
RebART Symposium
Austria — 2020
Bodio Lomnago Ex Libris Congress
Italy — 2016, 2013
EARP Residency Program
Serbia — 2014
Inter-Art International Art Camp, Aiud
Romania — 2012
International Art Camp
Republic of Moldova — 2011, 2010
Selected Group Exhibitions
2022
30th Ludvig International Symposium Exhibition, Hungary
Ludvig Nemzetközi Művésztelep Exhibition, Hungary
2021
29th Ludvig International Symposium Exhibition, Hungary
Inter-Art International Art Camp Exhibition, Romania
2020
RebART Symposium Exhibition, Austria
2019
Multicultural Identities
United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA
2016
Youth Exhibition, Terracina Gallery, Italy
International Exhibition of Small Prints, Washington, USA
International Exhibition, Erdevik, Serbia
2015
International Small Print Exhibition, Washington, USA
International Exhibition, Erdevik, Serbia
2014
From 100 Studios — Stage II
Bulgaria
2013
We, the Creator Youth
C. Brâncuși Exhibition Centre, Republic of Moldova
The Blue Rider
Serbia
2012
Art Biennial, Ion Andreescu Gallery, Romania
17th International Miniature Festival, Serbia
3rd Beijing International Erotic Ex Libris Exhibition, China
1812: People and Events
Moscow, Russia
2009–2011
Ex Libris Bosco Stregato, Italy
Ex Libris Bodio Lomnago, Italy
Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, Slovakia
International Saloon of Children’s Books, Republic of Moldova
Noaptea Artelor Exhibition, Republic of Moldova
Professional Experience
Creative Director & Founder
Loopina Creative Studio
2017–Present
Founder and creative director of an animation and illustration studio specializing in 2D animation, stop-motion animation, character design, publishing, and visual storytelling. Develop creative projects for film, advertising, education, and children’s media.
Lecturer in Animation & Visual Storytelling
Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
2021–Present
Teach animation, animation direction, visual storytelling, and creative methodologies. Supervise student animation projects and interdisciplinary artistic research.
Fulbright Scholar — Faculty Development Program
University of Central Florida, School of Visual Arts and Design, USA
2024–2025
Research focused on animation, comics, and visual storytelling as innovative approaches in education.
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
2008–2017
Created illustrations for more than 100 children’s books and developed animation projects for international clients.
Grants & Fellowships
Fulbright Scholarship — Faculty Development Program
University of Central Florida, USA
2024–2025
Art Hall Scholarship
Republic of Moldova
2007
Awards & Recognition
2012
“Autumnala” Group Exhibition — Jury Selected Artwork, Republic of Moldova
2011
Honorary Laureate, Golden Moment
Andromeda Cultural Association
2008
Special Prize, Sergiu Grossu Competition
2007
1st Place, Autumnala Painting Exhibition, Republic of Moldova
Bibliography & Art Catalogues
RebART Symposium 2020 Catalogue
Graphic Feelings 2020 — 50 Countries, 66 Artists Catalogue
Inter-Art Foundation, Aiud, Romania
Néző.Pont — Irodalom, Kultúra, Művészetek
Vitéz Ferenc, p.347
International Graphic Camp Catalogue
Sebes, Romania, 2017
Collections
Works held in public and private collections in:
USA, Australia, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, France, Romania, Serbia, and Republic of Moldova.