Alice Andreea Iliescu is and the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca, Romania (UAD) and associate professor, PhD, within the Graphic Arts Department and the Comics and Animation MA Program, FAP, (UAD). Co-founder of Platforma BD- Cluj Comics, illustration and Animation International Festival and Platforma BD- Communities in Dialogue. Co-founder and Creative Director of the ArtiViStory Collective, a collective of artists and researchers that engages sequential art and comics in processes of social change. She graduated BA (2008), MA (2010) and PhD 2013) programs at UAD as well as the MA (2013) program of the Comics Department of EESI, Angoulême, France. Main fields of interest since 2009: sequential art,  comics, animation, engraving and printing techniques, mixed media, exhibition practice, cultural mediation programs and non-formal educational programs.

This presentation explores Artivistory’s approach to engaging young people through visual narratives, focusing on fostering well-being, creativity, and social awareness. By combining sequential art, printmaking, and collaborative workshops, we create spaces where youth can express themselves, experiment with storytelling, and reflect on social and personal challenges. The projects highlight how participatory artistic practices can support young people’s emotional, cognitive, and social development, offering joyful and meaningful experiences that empower them as active participants in their communities. Through this session, I will share examples of student projects and community interventions, illustrating how visual narratives can become a tool for social change and contribute to the well-being of young artists and audiences alike.

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