About me

The way images shape our culture and perception has always fascinated me. With a background in illustration, graphic design, and photography, I’ve developed a strong visual language and a broad understanding of visual communication.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked across various creative fields — starting as an editorial photographer for magazines, then as a graphic designer and image archivist for two international art galleries. These roles deepened my knowledge of visual storytelling and sharpened my eye for detail.

Five years ago, I shifted my focus fully to illustration. Since then, I’ve been developing projects for social enterprises, foundations, and non-profit organizations — with a particular interest in social and sustainable topics.

I’m experienced in managing all phases of a project, from concept to final delivery, and I work closely with clients to ensure their vision is clearly and effectively communicated.

Originally from Costa Rica, I’m now based in Berlin and speak fluent Spanish, English, and German.

Contact me
Illustration, Editorial, Garden

Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.

ROBERT MCKEE

About Ana Briceño. My mission is to combine storytelling and illustration to convey messages, spark curiosity and engage audiences. I create unique illustrations for publishing and advertising to help companies achieve more visibility, communicate faster and achieve a distint look that will set them apart from others.
Foto: Carolina Caicedo, CCC Marketing

Studies
University of the Arts Berlin, GER
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
University of Costa Rica, San José, CR

Selected exhibitions
Instituto Iberoamericano Berlin, GER
(view works)
Drucksalon, Berlin, GER
Galerie an der Kulturbrauerei, Berlin, GER
Shining Labor, Berlin, GER
Galerie Prater, Berlin, GER
Union Gallery, Denton, TX, USA

Publications
-Bilder Schreiben, Wörter Zeichnen. Was wir mit Illustrationen machen können
-Ping Pong Projekt. Ein Portrait der Grafikdesign-Ausbildung an herausragenden deutschen Hochschulen
-Three x Three Illustration Manual 
-Su Casa (Ana Briceño. Mujer de Milagros y Transformaciones)

Awards
DAAD Scholarship 
Fullbright Scholarship

Clients
Young Science Entrepreneurs –
Falling Wall Foundation
Stiftung Bürgermut
Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz e.V.
Das Magazin
SIE gründet e.V.
Frauenalia gUG
Embajada de Mexico en Alemania
BCG Digital Ventures
Praxis Yasmin Kelnar
Liquid Spark
Mishki Yaku Coffee
Spiritsfully

Work Experience
Galerie Bassenge, Berlin, GER
Galerie Max Hetzler, Berlin, GER
neugerriemschneider GmbH, Berlin, GER
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
La Nación S.A., San José, CR

Workshops
Volkshochschule City West, Berlin, GER
Nachbarschaftsheim Schöneberg e.V., Berlin, GER
Club Asiaticus e.V. (viTa Projekt), Berlin, GER

To receive my CV and Portfolio as a PDF, write to: contact@anabriceno.com