Megan Thomas
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Megan Thomas

Linguist and CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
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Megan Thomas
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Megan Thomas

Linguist and CreativeLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a English Language graduate, with a creative background in Fine Art; having previously completed an Art Foundation Diploma. I have always been passionate about Fashion, Photography and Fine Art, and strive to pursue a creative career. I have participated in a number of voluntary roles within Art Galleries / organisations. My A-Level Illustrations were exhibited in the Arnolfini, whereby I volunteered as to help visitors explore and engage with the Art. During University I also volunteered for the Z-Arts (Manchester) charity, assisting children with Arts and Crafts workshops; providing a fun and exciting experience. I am currently volunteering at ‘Spike Island’ Gallery as an invigilator, where I have enjoyed connecting with a creative community. Following an inspiring summer internship with French Connection’s sales & marketing department, I aspire to gain further knowledge within the creative industry. Through my degree I have acquired an understanding for how language is used and interpreted within society; a skill highly relevant for copywriting and advertising. Equally, my comprehension for the English language, in combination with such artistic flair, has afforded not only communicative understanding, but also a unique creative writing style. I enjoy browsing social media such as Pinterest and Instagram as to keep up to date with new and upcoming Fashion trends / Contemporary Artists. As can be seen on my profile, I have many personal projects that I am currently working on (based on current social affairs: Feminism, social media...) using Film Photography, Installation and Paint.
Projects
  • 'Child's Play'
    'Child's Play''Childs Play' (using both film and digital photography)- centralises around the light and dark that comes with female beauty regimes.
  • 'Feed'
    'Feed'Project abstracting the shapes and imagery projected from social media on a daily basis.
  • 'Light Therapy'
    'Light Therapy'The final exhibition: atmospheric spherical lights produced by reworking melted wax in circular moulds. The spheres manipulate light and colour to project a theraputic aura; inspired by SAD lighting. This project focuses on the 'here and now', whereby the circumstances of a space can alter ones outlook. Whilst the lighting aims to aesthetically please, this projects acts as a foundation for future experimentation for using atmospheric manipulation as a means of psychological therapy via design.
Work history
    Sales and Marketing Intern
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    2 Week Internship at French Connection: International Sales and Marketing Team Inputting sales orders into database via the Lookbook Assisted the creation of a presentation for the autumn/winter season Selecting and packaging suitable clothing for the instagram bloggers, having researched their individual style; thus promoting the brand. Lunch/coffee run Developed communication skills with an appreciation of international preferences and mode of fashion. Benefited from working in the office environment, actively learning from peers.
Skills
  • Fine Art
  • Photography
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Analysis
  • Researching
  • Creative Arts
  • Art Installation
Education
    BA English Language
     - Manchester, United Kingdom
    Fine art Diploma
     - 
    Specialising in Abstract Art, Printmaking and Installation Final Project: Light Installation (based on abstract painting) promoting therapy via colour.