Hi! I’m Catherine Olivia Pearson, a Swiss-Asian artist.
If you’re looking for something unique, vibrant & playful that sparks joy, you’ve knocked at the right door!

100 Years International
Chess Federation

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the International Chess Federation, the Swiss Post has invited illustrator Catherine Pearson to craft a unique creation for their commemorative stamps.

Full Project live on March 7

BOLD & COLORFUL ART
THAT SPARKS JOY AND
TELLS STORIES

  • EXHIBITION, ART RESIDENCY
    Welcome to Happy Hell, a joyful celebration of an illustrator's inner demons. Happy Hell is the result of Catherine Peason’s month-long residency at Almost Perfect in Tokyo, a self-reflection on her journey so far as a creative. See more ☻

  • PERSONAL, ART DIRECTION, GIFTING
    In 2024, celebrate the Year of the Dragon with promises of Strength, Luck, and Charisma. Swiss-Asian Artist Catherine Pearson and producer Sophie Zhao present the 'Year of the Dragon Wall Scroll Calendar,' blending childhood nostalgia with tradition in a modern twist. Explore this unique creation for a fresh take on cultural celebration! See more ☻

  • EVENT, POSTER, ART DIRECTION
    Explore illustrated campaigns for 'Lausanne sur Mer' 2021 & 2022 editions – A free summer event for all ages by Lake Léman. Capturing water sports and iconic lakeside scenes, these illustrations celebrate the vibrant spirit of summer. See more ☻

  • EDITORIAL, COVER, MAGAZINE
    An editorial illustration for the Weltwoche Magazin cover, delving into the harmonious integration of green building practices with nature and the significance of maintaining ecological balance. See more ☻

  • EVENT, POSTER, CAMPAIGN
    A vibrant illustrated campaign for WorkPride, a 5-day free event for professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality. The illustrations exude positivity, acceptance, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the importance of everyone having access to workplace equality. See more ☻

  • EVENT, POSTER, VISUAL IDENTITY
    Discover Lausanne's festive charm through posters created for Bô Noël in 2021 and 2022. Swiss Artist Catherine Pearson captures iconic locations and joyful activities, creating a vibrant celebration across the city and its Christmas market. See more ☻

  • ART INSTALLATION, PROJECTION
    The illustrated projection, titled New Waves was created for EHL Hospitality Business School and projected on various buildings during the 2022 inauguration of the new EHL campus. See more ☻

  • DIGITAL CAMPAIGN, GAMING
    Join 'My Orange,' Terre des Hommes' annual donation campaign! Explore an interactive map, play 'Find the Lost Oranges,' and discover key interventions like Blue Schools in Nepal, Organic Gardens in India, Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh, and Water Sanitation in India. Learn more and make a difference with a playful touch. See more ☻

  • COMING SOON!

  • EDITORIAL, COVER, MAGAZINE
    Editorial illustrations for The Telegraph's special supplement on Dubai feature activities you can enjoy throughout the year in the city of 1001 lights. The double-illustrated pages include a calendar with a guide to events you can enjoy during those months in Dubai. See more ☻

  • PROJECTION MAPPING, ART INSTALLATION
    'Jardin Sauvage,' an illustrated projection mapping created by Swiss Artist Catherine Pearson for the 2022 Grindelwald Light Art Festival. Inspired by nature's resilience, this installation envisions a lush garden taking over the unoccupied Regina Hotel. See more ☻

  • PERSONAL PROJECT
    A personal illustration inspired by life's resurgence after COVID restrictions and the Swiss Summer along the iconic Montreux Riviera. See more ☻

  • PACKAGING, PRODUCT, COMMERCIAL
    Illustrated packaging for L'AmiKette, a Swiss local brand celebrated for its natural fruit candies. The key artworks feature a playful theme inspired by an Easter egg treasure hunt. The final packaging includes a fun game—find the 10 eggs, making it a unique and enjoyable gift for kids. See more ☻

  • COMMERCIAL, WALLPAPER, DIGITAL
    As part of the CoCreate: MAX Illustration Team, I've been commissioned to create two downloadable artworks for Adobe MAX event attendees. My "Neon Jungle" theme has a dreamlike atmosphere filled with colorful and shy creatures surrounded by exotic tropical plants. Created on Adobe Photoshop. See more ☻

  • EDITORIAL, PICTUREBOOK, NON-FICTION
    Dragonfly, a 32-page illustration Children's Book in the Non-Fiction category, unveils the fascinating world of these beautiful iridescent creatures. With strong and graphic visuals and rhythmic text filled with interesting facts, the book explores the life of dragonflies. See more ☻

  • IN MAINTENANCE.

  • IN MAINTENANCE.

  • ART INSTALLATION, PROJECTION, MAPPING
    A vibrant video projection by Swiss Artist Catherine Pearson and Motion Designer Elisa Ciocca for Festival Lumières 2020. “La Femme Arc-En-Ciel” stands as a dynamic symbol of feminity, radiating colors, love and hope. See more ☻

  • EDITORIAL, DIGITAL
    Vinsta, a wine guide, requested that I illustrate, from my artist's perspective, the French expression 'Un vin corsé' (a full-bodied wine). I immediately envisioned vibrant and saturated colors, along with a multitude of aromas that, in a way, resonate with my artistic work. See more ☻

  • IN MAINTENANCE.

  • PACKAGING, LIMITED, COMMERCIAL
    An illustrated packaging for Publix, a US-based supermarket chain, featuring their Limited Edition Ice Cream flavor, Banana Foster. Inspired by the rich banana flavors and the infusion of the warmth of brown sugar and rum-flavored swirl into the colors and overall ambiance. See more ☻

  • EDITORIAL, MAGAZINE, COVER
    Explore a joyful illustration on the cover and interior double spread of the 30th-anniversary issue of SmartRead Magazine, centered around Everyday Celebrations. See more ☻

  • ART INSTALLATION, LIGHTBOX, PROJECTION
    Flexoffice offers flexible workspace solutions and innovative office spaces in Switzerland. At their Bern location, they commissioned three XL illustrations to be projected on lightboxes at the entrance of the building, welcoming visitors. The artwork incorporates a touch of culture, featuring the bear, which is Bern's emblematic animal. See more ☻

  • IN MAINTENANCE.