Silvan Omerzu (1955) is a director, painter, illustrator, and puppet designer. After finishing his studies at the Pedagogical Academy, he started working at the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, leaving for Prague in 1983 to advance his studies in puppet show scenography and puppet design. In the early 1990s, he co- founded the independent Konj Puppet Theatre and was a regular collaborator of the Minor Central Puppet Theatre in Prague. Later, he worked with various theatres in Slovenia and abroad as a freelance artist, creating numerous high- profile shows. His creative path is characterised by a distinct interdisciplinary nature, never committing himself to a single artistic discipline or medium as a creator, instead simultaneously operating as a visual artist, scenographer, puppeteer, and stage director. He has illustrated numerous books for children and adults, and regularly contributed to the Ciciban and Cicido magazines. He has received numerous awards in Slovenia and abroad for his all-round work, including the Prešeren Fund Award.