Ilias Walchshofer
ILLUSTRATOR | ART DIRECTOR
After spending his youth between Austria, Linz and Casablanca, Ilias Walchshofer moved to Berlin to study at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Passionate about film, he spent several years in the industry producing international commercials and music videos before developing his own artistic practice.
Under his alias Dr Propolus, which he began using as a teenager, Ilias created sketches and visual experiments on vintage magazines that would later define his distinctive aesthetic. His fine-art illustrations and mixed-media pieces are known for their detailed monochrome overlays, blending photography with layers of fantasy, humour, and texture.
Since then, Ilias has collaborated with renowned photographers, brands, and institutions, creating unique imagery that bridges the gap between art, fashion, and visual storytelling. His work continues to evolve across exhibitions, campaigns, and editorials, always pushing the boundaries between discipline and imagination.
Collaborations include Dior, Louis Vuitton, H&M, Cultura, Charles Heidsieck, Cadillac, Mini, Chevrolet, Tena, Models.com...
Recent Stories
NOV
ILIAS WALCHSHOFER | PORTFOLIO ILLUSTRATION + PHOTO + FILM + AI +
Discover Ilias Walchshofer’s latest “Photo + Film” portfolio, a curated selection of images showcasing his unique creative vision. 📷 View and download directly below. For a custom edit or theme-based portfolio, please email laetitia@aecreative.paris
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COLLABORATION WITH ILIAS WALCHSHOFER | KEVIN LARREGUY
For this editorial project, Kevin Larreguy joins forces with illustrator Ilias Walchshofer to merge photography and drawing into a single visual language. Each portrait was first imagined in its pure photographic form before welcoming illustration as a second layer of meaning. Together, they create a dialogue where image and line intertwine, transforming vision into fragrance and emotion into texture.
NOV
CELINE INSPIRATION | ILIAS WALCHSHOFER
In this personal animation series inspired by Celine, Ilias Walchshofer translates the brand’s timeless elegance into a world of movement and illustration. Playing with textures, brushstrokes and rhythm, he reinterprets the codes of luxury through his own visual language, blending craft and digital finesse. These animations are not campaigns but explorations - moments of pure creative dialogue where fashion meets imagination.Each reflects Ilias’s signature sensitivity, where lines breathe, fabrics unfold and light becomes motion. Through this experimental work, he continues to expand the boundaries of illustration, transforming still imagery into cinematic expression. Concept, illustration and animation: Ilias Walchshofer Inspired by: Celine
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NUMERO ART JULY 2025 | ILIAS WALCHSHOFER
For Numéro Art Magazine, illustrator and visual artist Ilias Walchshofer explores the complex relationship between contemporary artists and fashion. Through a series of AI-assisted illustrations and animations, he imagines how clothing, attitude and silhouette reflect artistic identity. Each look becomes a psychological portrait, a visual archetype that blurs the line between style and self-expression. Using a mix of digital drawing and compositional photography, Ilias transforms garments from major fashion houses into living characters that echo the personality of today’s creators. His visual language, both minimal and poetic, celebrates individuality and questions how image and appearance shape the perception of art and the artist. Editorial: Numéro Art Magazine Text: Alice Pfeiffer Illustrations and animations: Ilias Walchshofer
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NUMERO ART OCT 2025 | ILIAS WALCHSHOFER
For Numéro Art Magazine, illustrator and visual artist Ilias Walchshofer revisits the iconic Lady Dior through a series of AI-enhanced illustrations celebrating ten years of dialogue between fashion and contemporary art. His compositions reinterpret the famous bag as a sculptural object, placing it within imaginary museum spaces where art history meets digital fantasy. Between realism and abstraction, Ilias builds a bridge between craftsmanship and innovation, tradition and reinvention. Each piece pays homage to Dior’s creative heritage and to the visionary artists who have shaped the project, from Marc Quinn and Eva Jospin to Lee Ufan. The result is a visual symphony that celebrates texture, symbolism and timeless elegance. Editorial: Numéro Art Magazine Text: Maïlys Celeux-Lanval Illustrations: Ilias Walchshofer