About me

My name is Nygilia. I go by Ny or Nyge for short. As an artist, I am passionate about storytelling and culture. My work compromises of mixed styles, combining skills in Graphic Design, Photography, Video, Illustration, VR Art, and 2D Animation.

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• Any Mario and Final Fantasy Fans? Then you're going to love the NFT I just made! Check it out and share along.
• Finally started my NFT art on Opensea. Check out my page "CryptoFantasy". All about futuristic art and final fantasy influence.
• Looking for Museums/Non-profits/Corporate Sponsors/Film companies that offer funding support for PHD in the Arts and Virtual Reality.

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Projects

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  GratefulA small collaboration project that reflects our own visions of what 2020 gave us. Everyone has their own perspective of life. Cheers to the new year and let 2021 be the next steps into brighter days. We have art to always keep going and making a difference. Artists: RJ Ivey (Represented by Project Leader, Nygilia McClain) Indeg Cameron Susheel Basra Charlie Jenkins Phillip Gallant
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  BLACK IS...“BLACK IS...” is a brand platform concept to support the importance of Afro visual identities and to encourage conversation, illumination, and the reflection of experiences. IG: nygi_designs_ Image and video credit: Pexels *Credit of all artists located on my Instagram posts for "Black is..."*
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  Nike "Covid-19" Advert ConceptEdited clips together to create a surreal and motivational approach to Covid-19. Stay safe. I do not own rights to the Nike logo, slogan, music, or the clips. This is just a concept approach for video editing and portfolio development. Video Clips Credit (IG Handle): @pexels @cottonbro @pixabay @oleg.magni @trtdigital @bk_advtravlr @melodyjacob1 @adailtoncn @aleks.magnusson @kellymlacy @oneshotphotography.co @tea_for_taryn @mixkit_co Free videos, Gustavo Fringe, Bhargava Marripati, Pressmast
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  Femme FatalA combined 2D and 3D experimental test. As a designer, I enjoy blending these elements to create new identities of storytelling. Instagram- Music Credit (@ kegzz) Video Clips (@ cottonbro)
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  Gold WhispersAn experimental piece involving fashion collages. The purpose is to create a serene visual.
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  Photo-IllustrationEdited, Designed, and Illustrated photographs from Pexels. I used the work of artists below and enhanced their look, using futuristic and mixed media features. Photographers IG: @ mwabonje_ @ brestonkenya @ wallace_chuck_ @ sh.vets @ vividdportraits @ ezekixl @ pmboakye @ shademgmt @ moh_mckenzie

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Projects credited in

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  Ny's Speed DrawingNygilia K. McClain used our "Funky Chillin' Band" music for one of her speed drawing videos. https://youtu.be/R8GXbj3PLUw
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  any segment magazine issue 01 previewDuring a time where recognition for artists is becoming harder and harder, even when the market is saturated with such talented people, I decided to create a side project in order to give people wider recognition and deserving publicity associated with their fabulous work, a project that included a celebration of the modern art world and all the perceivable delights that come with it. It was also started in support of charity, for those who may be suffering the most at this moment. In the first
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  Speed Drawing "Natural Hair Theme" collaboration with Nygi Designs (2020)My track, Leave Me Here, accompanies this beautiful speed drawing video created by @nygi_xxv
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  Robot BoyA collaboration between myself and nygi_designs - electronic beats and bleeps melded with cool robotic imagery. A collabo made possible by The Dots!
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  The Last of Us 2Speed drawing project inspired in strong female characters.
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  Editorials #6, on the subject of love.Nygilia McClain

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Work history

Junior CreativeMediaMonks
Jul 2020 - Sep 2021New York, United StatesFull Time
Working remotely for Media Monks Team. Assisting the lead creatives and directors in concept development, designs, and interactivity for projects.

Skills

• 2D Animation
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Digital Arts
• Branding Design
• Creative Storytelling
• Virtual Reality
• Illustration
• Video Art
• Premiere Pro

Education

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Animation MANorthumbria University
Sep 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Learning 2D frame animation and VR design.

Awards

MasterClass August 2019The Dots
One of 30 Artists selected by "The Dots" for the August 2019 Masterclass Networking Event. Sponsored by TBWA/Media Arts Lab, Shutterstock, and Moo.