Mathilde Van Gheluwe

Mathilde Van Gheluwe is a lecturer at the École de Recherche Graphique (ERG) in Ghent, specializing in Comics and Visual Storytelling. She studied illustration at the Institut Saint-Luc in Brussels and pursued advanced training in storytelling and comics at LUCA School of Arts. Van Gheluwe co-founded the independent comics publishing collective Tieten met Haar, contributing to the Flemish comics scene. Her notable publications include Pendant que le Loup n'y est pas (2016) and Funky Town (2020), with a third comic announced for 2022.

• Education: Illustration (Institut Saint-Luc, Brussels); Storytelling and Comics (LUCA School of Arts, Ghent).

Research interests focus on graphic novels, narrative illustration, and experimental storytelling, bridging traditional illustration techniques with modern comics. Her publications reflect a blend of visual storytelling and cultural commentary, emphasizing accessible and innovative narrative structures.

Academic contributions include mentorship in comics education and fostering collaborative practices through Tieten met Haar. While no explicit awards are listed, her work aligns with contemporary trends in graphic design and art-based research.