Manon Hermans (b. 1995, Borgerhout, Belgium, lives and works in Antwerp) is a multidisciplinary artist under the alias manonina.

In 2019 she graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy, in Rotterdam, with a degree in Arts & Illustration. Since then, she created visuals and murals for magazines, newspapers, brands, and cultural organizations, exploring psychological and social themes while promoting a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Rooted in global symbols, the natural world, and cultural narratives, her work is shaped through a holistic lens. Manon explores these themes through the use of vibrant colors and conceptual language, crafting visuals that portray an idealistic realm.

Awards & recognition

2025 SND Awards - Jury Award for Excellence

2025 World Illustration Awards - Longlisted Artist - Category Advertising

2024 Hiii Illustration - Merit Award - Category Uncommissioned

2024 Hiii Illustration - Shortlisted - Category Commercial

Selected Clients

ACV • APBC • Amnesty International • Bossy • CAW Antwerpen • Digitaalgids • District Borgerhout • De Morgen • De Standaard • Emerce • Feeling Magazine • Flair • Flanders DC • Goed Gevoel • JBC • Knack • MUS-E • Psychologie Magazine • Provincie Antwerpen • UGent • Stad Aalst • The Fat Lady • The Mocktail Club • Wallin’ • Wevoke • Vlaamse Overheid

Group Exhibitions

2023 In Touch / Onboards Biënnale - Antwerp, Belgium

2023 Bewilder / Buromuro - Mechelen, Belgium

Facilitated Workshops

2025 Editorial Illustration, Us By Night - Antwerp, Belgium

2022 Narrative Illustration for Vulnerable Youth - Schoten Library