Projects
- First exhibition 'Unknown'Group exhibition by three university students in Tokyo, Japan over the course of three days (September 2nd to 5th, 2021). Every process were overseen by ourselves from designing the exhibition concept and promoting the event to creating, curating and displaying artworks. Our main concept of the exhibition was 'unknown'. As three 21 year olds living in mega city Tokyo, we wanted to portray the uncertainty we have towards our future, our selves and the feeling of being lost within myriad forces
Work history
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Gallery AssistantCulture Convenience Club Co., LTD
- Tokyo, JapanInternship
Employed as intern at contemporary art gallery in Tokyo, Japan. The gallery exhibited works by rising contemporary artists , including Naoya Inose, Masakatsu Kondo, Mayuko Ose as well as established artists such as Oliver Beer, Lucio Fontana and On Kawara.
My main responsibilities
- Assisting daily operations
- Research residence artists and new talents
- Manage client and artist data
- Assist display installation
I successfully gained the skills to support business transactions in a commercial gallery as well as manage communications between artists and gallerists. This experience has also given me insight into skills of art curation and display, allowing me to understand basic rules as well as trend in contemporary art industry.
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Gallery assistantMia Mia Japan
- Tokyo, JapanPart Time
Employed as gallery assistant in an independent gallery/ select shop in Tokyo, Japan. The space exhibited artworks/ creations by Australian artists. The main purposes of the gallery were to introduce creative individuals in Australia as well assure contribute in building a stronger and vibrant local community in the neighbourhood we were located in.
My main responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations
- Manage retail operation (IRL and e- commerce)
- Create community ties
As part of the starting team of the gallery space, I was able to contribute in creating initial bonds with the local community, increasing customers to the gallery. Not only were sales growing, ties between people were becoming stronger, which I recognise be have been the most satisfying element of my time there.
This experience has allowed myself to understand and act upon community building as a way to build business. It was truly an eye opening experience, which taught me the power of communication, connection and community. Moreover, I also learned the importance of concept, brand value and brand culture for a business to truly succeed.
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Skills
- Project Management
- 35mm Film Photography
- Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
Education
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Geography BAUniversity College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom