Mathilde Van Gheluwe
Mathilde Van Gheluwe was born in Belgium. She studied illustration at the Institut Saint-Luc in Brussels, then at Luca School of Arts in Ghent. After graduating, she published independent comics within the Flemish collective Tieten met Haar. Her first graphic novel Pendant que le Loup n’y est pas, written and illustrated alongside Valentine Gallardo, was published by Atrabile in 2016. Her second comic, the highly acclaimed Funky Town, was published in English by Peow Studio.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
The Giver from Lois Lowry
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Allison Bechdel, Marine Schneider and Tove Jansson
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
I have always drawn and squibbled, and when I understood that I could actually tell stories through it, it made me feel like all made sense.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Working in this field takes discipline, a tad bit of passion (yes), but it also takes the ability to take a step back to take care of your physical and mental health.
