Palak Garg is an illustrator based in London. She studied BA Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts.

Palak's work focuses on her surroundings through a playful lens inspired by her observations. Her artworks, created using collages, drawings and digital overlays, feature various characters.

Palak’s work has been exhibited across Camberwell gallery space and sold at Not Just A Shop (UAL). Her picture book, 'How To Make Friends With Plants' was highly commended at the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.

Recent clients include Costa Coffee, Ratpark Magazine, Illustrators' Fair, Panjshir Aid Charity, Londnr Magazine and Magic Cat Publishing.

For commissions and work enquiries, please get in touch at palak.illustrator@gmail.com


Features

  • Macmillan Price for Illustration, Highly Commended, 2023

  • Tate x Not Just a Shop Christmas Cards Competition, Shortlisted, 2023

  • Illustrators’ Fair, Wildcard Flyer Challenge Winner, 2023

  • Londnr Magazine, Summer in the City, Artwork Competition, runner up, 2023

  • Stratford Literary Festival, Book Cover Design Competition, shortlisted, 2023

  • Not Just a Shop, Gift Wrap Design Competition Winner, 2022, 2023

  • Not Just a Shop, Napkin Design Competition Winner, 2023

Awards

  • Roots and Routes, Millbank Tower Podium, 2024

  • UAL Degree Show, Camberwell College of Arts, 2024

  • Interim Show, Peckham Levels, 2024

  • Body of Earth, Camberwell SU Gallery, 2024

  • Not For Sale, Camberwell Arts Festival, London, 2024

  • Now Near Far, Chelsea College of Arts, 2023

  • Palace of Varieties, Peckham Levels, London, 2023

  • Talent Works Show, London College of Communication, 2023

  • Quirky Auction, Viva Dalston, London, 2023

  • Shape of Clay, Camberwell SU Gallery, 2022

  • Biographies, Camberwell College of Arts, 2022

  • Camberwell Foundation Show, London, 2021

Exhibitions