Cynthia Mangueira
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Cynthia Mangueira

ArtistLondon, United Kingdom
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Cynthia Mangueira
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Cynthia Mangueira

ArtistLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hey! I'm Cynthia, a young Angolan self-taught artist exploring the creative realm of this world one day at a time! Digging into the concept of human condition with portraiture is my favorite thing to do. In my journey of depicting people's souls I have also developed an interest in drawings digital patterns for textiles and illustrating birds - all of which is done in my own unique style of line-work. Moreover, I dabble with landscape photography here and there, see it all for yourself!
Projects
  • Face Value Exhibited
    Face Value ExhibitedIn the “Face Value” I investigate and examine with every self-portrait how one can exploit creative methodologies in order to illustrate different motivations. Through time, we have used representations of ourselves to project vulnerability; desirability; virtue; power; anger and much more. By using no other subject than herself, she plays with different poses, expressions, textures and lighting to build compositions that pay homage to the use of portraiture as a medium. To every portrait ther
  • The "When In" Series
    The "When In" SeriesIntroducing…The “When In” photographic series. This ongoing project has been in the works for 4 years now. It is me owning landscape photography over the course of my travels. I capture water bodies, edit them and scribble whatever comes to mind in the process. This series is a journey through my eyes to some of the most beautiful cities!
  • Unapologetically Me
    Unapologetically MeA Self-promotion poster made by solely using Adobe Illustrator. This artwork is the essence of who I am as a person, in a poster.
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Work history
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    Research Project DevelopmentUkuma Arts, Crafts & Science Foundation
    Lisbon, PortugalInternship
Education
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Graduate Diploma in IllustrationKingston School of Art
    Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
    Currently studying the ins and outs of illustration at a graduate level so as to provide a base for me to progress to MA study.
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Kingston School of Art
     - London, United Kingdom
    Completed a degree in Creative & Cultural Industries with a speciality in Curation, Exhibitions & Events.
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Awards
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    RSA Design logo
    Commended 4th Place - RSA Design AwardsRSA Design