Sandra Poliakov

Sandra Poliakov is a Budapest-based illustrator and painter whose work explores femininity, motherhood, and the emotional states women experience throughout life. Born in Israel to Bulgarian immigrants, she has lived in Moscow and Barcelona, shaping her artistic sensibility and deepening her connection to themes of identity and belonging. Her work is known for its bold colours, fluid forms, and expressive portraits of women that feel intimate and universal. Many viewers see themselves or loved ones reflected in her art, creating a sense of connection and shared experience. Through her paintings, she captures the tenderness, resilience, and quiet strength of womanhood, celebrating the beauty of everyday emotions and the bonds that unite us.