Zarina Saidova
About Zarina Saidova
Zarina Saidova (born in 1992) is an artist, illustrator, and comics creator from Kazakhstan, currently based in Oslo. She holds a Master’s degree from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and is co-founder of the independent publishing house Træsh. Her work explores visual storytelling, often combining symbolic elements and playful objects.
Awards and Nominations
2025 Visual Award (by Grafill) – Gold for God Natt Gaza
2025 The Golden Pencil (Gullblyanten) – Silver for God Natt Gaza
2025 The Most Beautiful Illustrated Books of the Year – Gold for God Natt Gaza
2024 Visual Award (by Grafill) – Gold for Et Godt sted og Studentarbeid
