Contact
If you’re interested in working with me, you can send an email to info@annacaiata.com
About
My name is Anna Caiata (*1994), and I’m an illustrator based in Basel, Switzerland. I was born and raised in Ticino and later moved to central Switzerland to study. After graduating in Illustration Nonfiction at HSLU, I continued with a master’s degree in Basel. I collaborate on projects across Switzerland and welcome opportunities abroad.
My work draws inspiration from the people I meet, the places I visit, and my personal experiences. Using humor and self-irony, I reflect on imperfect realities and transform them into playful stories.
As a Ticinese with Italian roots living in Basel, I have always been fascinated by travel, languages and cultural exchange. This curiosity also shapes my work, reflecting a continuous search for connection and belonging.
What I do
Illustration & Comics:
Custom illustrations, comics, stickers, Christmas cards, window decorations, wedding invitations, flyers, posters, editorial illustration, social media visuals, and presentations.
Animation:
2D animation, direction, cleanup, coloring, storyboards, character design, GIFs, motion graphics, explainer videos, title sequences, and short films.
Murals:
Indoor and outdoor. I adapt the client’s vision to my style. I create site-specific wall paintings, decorative lettering, and illustrated concepts for both private and public spaces. Contact me to receive a non-binding offer.
Scientific illustration:
I mainly work in the archaeological field and have collaborated on projects in Switzerland, Italy, and Cyprus. If you’re interested in my scientific illustration portfolio, please get in touch.
Education
2019-2022
MA Art and Design Education
HGK FHNW, Basel
2018-2019
BA Art and Design Education
HGK FHNW, Basel
2014-2017
BA Illustration NonFiction
HSLU Design&Kunst, Lucerne
2013-2014
Gestalterischer Vorkurs
HSLU Design&Kunst, Lucerne
Member of
ZAK animation
co-founder
since 2025
Comic Netzwerk Schweiz / Réseau BD Suisse
active member of the extended board
since 2025
Comic Crew BL / BS
since 2024
Schweizerische Samenbörse
since 2022
Exhibitions
2026
Achtung Stufe! (Comic Crew BL/BS)
Fumetto Satelliten – Luzern (CH)
Neuhaus Yves: Valentinstagskonzert
visual performance – Kurhaus Bergün (CH)
2025
Achtung Stufe! (Comic Crew BL/BS)
group exhibition – Basel (CH)
Die Werkschau – Bild und Wort
group exhibition – Bottmingen (CH)
Seed Market Index (Schweiz. Samenbörse)
Performance – Sprengel Museum Hannover (DE)
Samen Erzählen (Schweiz. Samenbörse)
Performance – Open House HGK (CH)
2024
Mein Garten (Schweiz. Samenbörse)
group exhibition – Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil-Jona (CH)
All in good time
duo exhibition – SPOT Basel (CH)
2023
Jungkunst Winthertur (Schweiz. Samenbörse)
group exhibition – Winthertur (CH)
What if…?
Fumetto Satelliten – Luzern (CH)
2019
Allesnichtsdazwischen
group exhibition – Pratteln (CH)
2017
A la muerte con una sonrisa
group exhibition – Mexico City (MEX)
Awards/Recognitions
2026
winner
international comic competition “Friendship”, Basel (CH)
2026
Member of Bolo Klub Program (CH)
2021
3rd price
shortfilm contest, Kunsthaus Interlaken (CH)
2018
finalist
international illustration contest “To death with a smile”, Mexico City (MEX)
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