Artist Collaboration: An Interview with Enikő Eged/ @nikoenikoeniko

The Recurrence of Vulnerability

Meet Enikő, an illustrator and pattern designer based in Budapest and Dubai. Influenced by folk tales and her love for animals, she creates recurring motifs and uses colour with quiet intention across a range of mediums.

@nikoenikoeniko’s work carries a quiet strength—shaped by memory, loss, and the gentle beauty of familiarity. Moving between visual narratives, moods, and atmospheres, she continues to experiment, freely building her own visual mythology through art. We were curious to learn more about her process and perspective—read on to discover what we found.

Hi Enikő, nice to meet you :) Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I'm a Budapest/Dubai-based illustrator and pattern designer. I love horses—I currently have two of them. Drawing and painting are the most important parts of my life. I'm truly grateful that I can make a living from my art—it gives me the freedom to spend time with my horses.

Most of the time, I work from home, and I really enjoy those peaceful, quiet moments when I’m just creating something, surrounded by my cats and dogs.

What is your background as an artist/creator? How did you first get into drawing and painting?

I graduated from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts three years ago. Before that, I studied Hungarian literature and philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities, so art became part of my life a bit later. I've always loved expressing myself visually — for me, it's a necessity, not just an option. I can’t go a week without drawing. As a child, I used to draw horses all the time — tons of them! And I still have this lovely habit. :)

How would you describe your artistic style and influences?

I love floating between different visual narratives, atmospheres, and moods, and I express myself with my recurring motifs and favourite colour combinations. I have two different graphic languages-a more abstract and a comic-like detailed one-many of you asked how to get an artistic style.

For some reason, I decided not to choose one but keep experimenting, and this is how I have my own graphic identity. If I need to summarize somehow, I would say the most important thing for me is the feeling of familiarity, the ability to express emotions, and the connections between collective and personal memories.

You have adapted two of your designs for this cover collaboration, could you share the themes or messages you aimed to convey through each cover? We would like to understand your creative vision behind them.

Ginger Mare

I lost my first mare in October. We were together for more than 20 years—I’m still grieving, and I think about her a lot. I dedicated this drawing to her. Her name was Lola, and she was 26 years old when she passed. The drawing captures a metaphorical moment of us being together again.

Julia Dream

This piece was created for an art challenge and one of the topics was “dream.” I sat down and imagined myself floating in the middle of nowhere — but in a calm, cozy, dreamlike way. The title also refers to my favorite Pink Floyd song: Julia Dream.

What's the process like when you develop this design?  Do you face any challenges or obstacles while creating the design? If so, how did you overcome them?

For me, drawing is a need — not a choice — and I’m lucky to usually have plenty of ideas in my head. My main challenge is more about time management: remembering to eat, reply to emails, and take care of all the other tasks - my only wish is to be able to draw all day! 😄 I usually start with manual sketches and then finish the work on my iPad.

What materials or techniques did you use to bring your design to life?

I like sketching with ink, watercolour. I also love oil pastels. But usually I draw on ipad - I hope during the summer I will have more time for manual techniques.

What advice do you have for aspiring artists or creators who want to make their mark in the industry?

I’ve asked myself this question so many times. I remember when I first started my Instagram page—I really didn’t have any expectations. I simply used Instagram as a visual playground and started uploading my work there :) So my first piece of advice is: try not to put too much pressure on yourself, and be patient. Experimenting, participating in art challenges or workshops can be really helpful. And if you have favorite topics or themes, don’t be afraid to draw them over and over again — this is how you can start building your own visual mythology, which I believe is essential.

Are there any other artists or creators who inspire you in your work?

Here are some of my favourites:)) but its so hard to collect: Judit Zengővári, Marcello Velho, zoey kim, Dohee Kwon, Kiblind, Karolina Lubaszko, Ráhel Réka Gáti and grace.

Do you have any favourite Mossery products or designs from other artists that have caught your attention?

I love the abstract shapes and colors of Shan Shan collection, Turning Over Old Leaves and Star Aligned. Both Debris and Elixir 2025 Planner Covers are really beautiful <3 <3 

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the Mossery community and those who appreciate your work?

Maybe one funny thought: I’m always a bit afraid to start drawing in a brand new sketchbook. Then at some point, I realize I’ve been collecting a bunch of empty ones… while still drawing on scraps of paper and the backs of envelopes!  :D So my advice is (to myself too)  don’t be afraid to use your sketchbooks :D :)

Thank you, Enikő Eged, for sharing your mind and genuine experience with us. If her story resonates with you, and inspires openness and vulnerability in your own art, explore her heartfelt collection with us here!