(She/Her) I am an enthusiastic and passionate individual with over 20 years Design & Creative industry experience, owning particular skills in Conceptual & Surface Decoration Design. An intuitive and proactive Visual Creator leading with compassion; professionally motivated by integrity, communication & innovation within a Creative and Artistic team.
Projects
- Abundance Arts: 'Our Art Club' Community Wellbeing Activity Booklet (2020-2021)With Abundance Arts, I consulted, illustrated and designed 'Our Art Club' Community Arts Wellbeing & STEAM Education activity pack. This project was developed remotely, during the lockdowns to enhance the Education & Wellbeing of Art Club participants.
- CJO Thinking Space Poster Artworks (2018-2022)Thinking Space is a community therapeutic wellness model developed to provide holistic wellbeing and specialist practical support, with the commitment and aim of proactively improving the lives of Black African Caribbean heritage women in Hackney, led by Claudia Jones Organisation.
- Black Magic: AfroPasts/AfroFutures Exhibition, New York (2016)A visual and audio Afrofuturism exhibition, curated by Niama Safia Sandy - debuted at Corridor Gallery, Brooklyn in 2016. Through the work of selected Visual Artists, Black Magic: AfroPasts/AfroFutures explores magical Blackness through the lens of days gone by and imaginings of what is yet to come from our Diaspora.
- #ODDKINCREATE 'NOT THAT DEEP' Exhibition, London (2016)The 'NOT THAT DEEP' exhibition showcased the collective artworks of a selected 'creative kin' connected through their shared appreciation of Artistic & Creative self-expression. Co-curated with Samantha Campbell at The Tabernacle, London in 2016. The experiential exhibit with six other women, all from creative backgrounds featured an eclectic, spontaneous and original collection of Artwork with no fixed theme or over-analysing. Each contributing Artist was given a blank canvas; providing an oppo
- The Wisdom Of Women: CNN Digital Campaign & Booklet Illustration (2015)I was recommended as one of the Creative women from across five continents chosen by CNN International to illustrate inspirational quotes from Global women authors, campaigners and leaders to celebrate International Women's Day 2015.
- These Are Our Friends: Poetry Book Art & Infographics (2014)**CONTENT WARNING** - THIS PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS INFORMATION ABOUT FGM & GBV. These Are Our Friends is a collection of poems derived from creative projects led by FORWARD UK in 2014; using poetry & creative writing as a tool for young people to broaden their knowledge & amplify their voices to speak out about the concerning issues of Gender Based Violence & FGM, as Youth Advocates within their communities.
Work history
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Branding DesignerInternet Playlist
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Creative Consultation & Branding Development, research & develop visual brand identity to specific creative project brief & guidelines.
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Retail Assistant & Visual Merchandiser (Fabric & Textiles)The Cloth Shop (Linens, Natural Fibres & Vintage Textiles Specialists)
- London, United KingdomPart Time
Team member of Fabric, Textiles and Homewares Shop.
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Skills
- Surface Pattern
- Conceptual art
- Design
- Visual Communication
- CAD
- Textiles Design
- Creative Consultancy
- Creative Art Direction
- Collaboration
- Art Therapy
Education
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Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic & Educational Application of the ArtsInstitute for Arts in Therapy & Education (IATE)
- London, United Kingdom
- Awarded March 2019
- Expansive foundational training in Therapeutic Arts theories & practices
- Immersive exploration of seven different Art forms
- 'Artist Live' assignments
- Clinical Facilitation Skills Assessments
- Core Lectures
- Written assignments & Essays
- Personal Therapy & Reflective Practice
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Part-time Evening Children's Book Illustration CourseCity Lit
- London, United Kingdom
- 12 weeks evening course
- Introduction to Book Publishing Industry
- Understanding layout, writing and reading styles
- Character & Story development
- Exploration of Illustration styles & creative mediums
- End of course exhibit of concepts & development
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