Alona Shostko is an artist born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine with over 15 years of specialist education. In 2018, she graduated from Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts as a Master of Graphic Design. Alona is an illustrator, designer, and photographer. Her talent has been acknowledged many times, taking her to the finals in the British World Illustration Awards 2021 with her project titled “These amazing Ukrainians” and earning her a victory in the Jungle 2020 Illustration Awards – in the “Book” category.