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ABOUT

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Lyubava Kroll (she/her/hers), MDes, is a multidisciplinary visual communications creative and educator. Her research interests include interdisciplinary learning and participatory design as methods to promote social awareness. She has previously worked as a design consultant for the Government of Alberta (Canada), University of Alberta (Canada), National Research Council of Canada, Sustainable Waterloo Region (Canada), World Animal Protection (USA), National Dance Institute (USA), and National Association of City Transportation Officials (USA).

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Before joining CUNY's New York City College of Technology (City Tech) as a Lecturer in 2023, Lyubava led global brand and visual communications at the United Nations Global Compact based in the New York headquarters. Alongside her professional industry roles, she has shared her expertise through courses at institutions including Lehigh University, Conestoga College Institute of Technology, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, and Digital Arts College of Edmonton.

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Lyubava specializes in branding, creative direction, and design strategy. Her art practice includes illustration and painting, where she explores the topics of sustainability and topophilia. She has earned multiple design awards, and her artwork has been showcased in both juried and non-juried exhibitions throughout the USA and Canada.

  • Best Endangered Species Art Award, Winner, The American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition, 2025.

  • Japan Day at Central Park Art Contest, Winner, 2019. 

  • Japan Day at Central Park Art Contest, Honorable Mention, 2018. 

  • Graphic Designers Canada (GDC) National Scholarship Award, Marc Brisbourne Scholarship, 2015.

  • Seniorszen.com Scholarship, National Competition Winner, 2015.

  • Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD), Social Good Design Award, 2013.

  • Universities and Colleges Design Association (UCDA) Award for Poster Design, 2011.

  • Applied Arts Magazine Award for Poster Design, 2011.

  • Graduate Student Association, University of Alberta, Graduate Handbook Competition Winner, 2011.

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AWARDS

RECENT EXHIBITIONS

  • “Zero Celsius” at MAD River Arts
    Riverhead, Vermont / Jan 8–Apr 23, 2026
    My “Winter Fractured” was featured in this group exhibition exploring winter as both a source of wonder and a powerful metaphor for environmental change amid the growing fragility of snow and winter landscapes.

  • “Fluid Patterns” (Juried), East End Arts Council
    Riverhead, New York / November 1–December 13, 2025
    My work "Glitched: Candy Darter" was invited by jurors Marta Baumiller and Rainer Gross to this national open juried exhibition addressing climate change and environmental transformation.

  • “2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition” (Juried) 
    Baltimore Watercolor Society,
    Gaithersburg, Maryland / October 10, 2025–January 11, 2026
    My work “Glitched: Moth” was selected by juror Joel Popadics for this regional juried watercolor exhibition, showcasing contemporary approaches to watercolor and experimental techniques.

  • “American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition” (Juried)
    Arcadian Gallery, Cumberland, Maryland / October 1–31, 2025
    My works "    Glitched: Candy Darter" and “Inflated Regal Fritillary” were selected for this inaugural exhibition, judged by renowned wildlife artist Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen. The show celebrates nature-themed original art and prints, with a focus on conservation.

  • “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” (Juried)
    San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center SFVACC, Online Exhibition
    September 12–October 31, 2025
    My "    Glitched" series were selected for this international exhibition highlighting wildlife and environmental concerns, juried by Patricia Bates.

  • “Inspiring Futures” at Creative Climate Awards 2025 (Juried)
    Human Impacts Institute, NYC / April 8–May 6, 2025
    One of 40 artists selected from over 500 global submissions for a series of events. My work was projected onto the Manhattan Bridge during Earth Day, aligning with the festival’s mission to spark climate action through art.

  • “Outside the Box” at Ludington Area Center for the Arts (Juried)
    Ludington, Michigan / August 2–31, 2024
    International juried exhibition of surrealist art featuring 37 artists from the U.S., Canada, and Germany. My recycled-cardboard works juxtapose organic life with artificial forms, exploring the tension between nature and the man-made.

  • “Love” at Modern Visual Arts Gallery (Juried)
    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / September 14–October 10, 2024
    National juried exhibition. My gouache piece “Sunflower Hug” highlights environmental love, affirming care for the Earth as an essential and powerful form of love.

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