BIOGRAPHY
I was born in Pretoria, and have lived and worked in London, Cape Town and the Eastern Cape. I read, write and speak English & Afrikaans. I am a creative artist and designer.
I matriculated from the Pretoria Art, Ballet, Music School with 2 distinctions in Art.
Following matric, I studied graphic fine art at Pretoria Technikon. I then moved to Cape Town to study at Stellenbosch University where I completed a BAFA Degree in Jewellery Design & Technology. I then opened a design studio, moved to Croatia for awhile, then London. I returned to Cape Town and completed a Diploma in DTP & Multimedia.
I have lived and worked in Cape Town for most of my career and recently took on a contract as an art director for White Lens Photography & Multimedia in KZN.
My hobbies include reading, swimming, cooking and painting. I enjoy people, animals, fine art, music, movies, cooking and good wine.
MY EDUCATION
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Pretoria Art, Ballet & Music School
(Pro-Arte, Matric) -
Pretoria Technikon
(Graphic Fine Art) -
University of Stellenbosch
(Bachelor Fine Art) -
Concept Interactive
(DTP & Multimedia Diploma)
AWARD
Top Design Student Concept Interactive 2000
CURRENT - Freelance Designer
POST PRODUCTION EDITOR & DESIGNER
WHITE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY | Jan 16 - May 17
Responsible for photography and video editing, designing and creating marketing material as well as on-line presence (website and social media content).
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Pharma Dynamics | June 10 - Dec 15
In-house senior designer for pharmaceutical company.
Company brand design (CID)
Product advertising (print & digital media)
Video presentations (creating and editing)
Packaging design, & mentor to junior designers
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Colourworks | May 03 - Sept 06
In-house senior designer for marketing agency.
Print and on-line marketing design
Corporate identities, advertising, branding, websites
ART DIRECTOR
Studio 216 | Oct 06 - May 10
Owner/art director of a small design agency in Cape Town. Managed a team of 2 junior designers.
JEWELLERY DESIGNER
Walter Funk Jewellery | Feb 93 - May 98
Creative jewellery designer and part owner.
Designed, assembled and managed the creation of lost-wax casting sterling silver contemporary jewellery.