Polina

Bastien Vivès’s Polina, published by Reprodukt from 2011 onward, is a quiet, intimate character study that follows a young Russian dancer from her rigorous childhood training through the complexities of her professional career. Known for his clean, expressive linework and understated storytelling, Vivès crafts a coming-of-age narrative that explores ambition, artistic discipline, and the personal costs of perfection. This single-issue series stands out as a tender, visually driven meditation on the pursuit of one’s passion.