Bandaminta

Gabriella Szendrey, working under the professional alias Bandaminta, is a self-taught Hungarian illustrator and creative director based in Budapest. Her practice bridges the gap between commercial identity design and personal narrative, utilizing a blend of analogue and digital techniques to build intricate visual worlds. Recognized in the global illustration showcase Pictoria, she often applies her specialized character work to projects ranging from educational platforms to children’s literature. Szendrey’s work is deeply rooted in rhythmic artistic challenges like Folktale Week and Inktober, which allow her to explore the intersections of nature and the human experience. By combining her background in brand identity with a passion for storytelling, she creates illustrations that serve as a personal journey through space and time, grounded in the symbols of our shared history.