See my website www.rubyzena.com for my portfolio! I am a multi media artist and designer working with textiles, hard materials, paint, ceramic, stitch and knit. My work is centred around collaboration which allows me to work on exciting projects that vary in context, scale and environment. These include festival site design, large scale murals, beaded sculptures, installations and editorial photoshoots. I have a great eye for colour, scale, texture and styling and my wide variety of skills and experience enables me to find creative solutions for projects, collaborations and commissions. I am excited and inspired to work with second hand or previously discarded materials which also ensures I am always creating in an environmentally conscious way.
Projects
- UndergrowthThis collection of experimental accessories is inspired by the undergrowth; fascinating worlds of insects and plants that live beneath the traditionally beautiful elements of nature that we expect and are used to seeing. The 3-dimensional insects and flower accessories within this collection are made from laser cut acrylic, wood and reclaimed leather pieces that have all been linked entirely with beads, which allows them all to move in unique ways. During this project I have particularly enjoyed
Work history
Stage and Set DesignerMadruga Festival
Bristol, United KingdomFreelance
I am part of the Design team for Madruga Festival, creating stage scapes, large scale artworks and planning layouts for interior and exterior event spaces. I work in collaboration with lighting designers, members of the production team and a variety of different artists.
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Knit and Crochet DesignerRuby Zena
Brighton, UKFreelance
I have sold my work at markets and internationally online, using social media to advertise my pieces. I really enjoy designing and creating pieces for the Ruby Zena brand, I typically create made to order pieces to promote slow fashion and sustainability.
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Skills
- Beading
- Collaborating
- Textile Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Festival Production
- Mural Painting
- Mural Design
- Knitwear Design
- Creative Styling
- Workshop Delivery
Education
BA (hons) TextilesArts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Graduated with 1st Class Honors
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignGreater Brighton Metropolitan College
- Brighton, United Kingdom