EDUCATION 

02/19-02/22 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration, EBAC, University of Hertfordshire

Excelled in figurative drawing, character design, , Printmaking Developed a unique visual style,Manual Printmaking and Collage 

09/07-09/13 Bachelor of Fine Arts: Integrated Media, OCAD University 

Directed, filmed, edited and created interactive installation utilizing several forms of cinematography as well as 2D animation and tactile

WORK EXPERIENCE 

06/24-10/24 Studio Assistant, Clay With Me, Toronto, CA

Recycled scrap clay, wedging and trimming clay, mixing glazes for teachers and preparing the classroom. Maintaining general workspaces and storefront organized and clean whilst greeting students.

02/24-05/24 Artist In Residence, Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa, CA

Developed body of work based on personal research. Documented artistic process, assisted teachers in preparing classrooms, hosted one-on-one as well as group demonstrations and finally presented my final project to students.

01/24-05/24 Creative Director - TEIA II Toronto, CA

Represented independent artists, organized meetings in collaboration with Canadian art collective Weird Sisters, designed visual identity for event: Spring Soiree: Independent Artists’ Market including all social media postings. Curated exposition and installed over 25 artists. 

01/23-12/23 Artist Assistant, Flávio Gadelha Atelier Gravatá, BR 

Organized and categorized artist painting, printmaking and lithography studio. Assisted in the classroom and demonstrated printmaking techniques to students through invited artist workshops at EMPAF middle school in Gravatá.

01/23-12/23 Artist, A Pele No Infinito Recife, BR

Participated in group exposition and completed a new body of work to present at Murilo La Greca Museum. Attended monthly curatorial meetings to discuss curatorial decisions and marketing strategies for event.

2022 Creative Director - TEIA I, São Paulo, BR

Founded artist collective TEIA (Together Embracing Independent Artists). Led team meetings for art market production. Designed posters for Call for Artists. Maintained communication with artists before, during and after event. 

2022 Sculptor - Rasga e Quebra Festival, São Paulo, BR

Produced a series of ceramic sculptures based on original character design for independent artists’ event. Created branding, visual identity and logo for series: Sereia Karrankeira.

05/01-12/22 Illustrator - Cecilia Cultural, São Paulo, BR

Designed event posters for instagram to showcase featured bands and musicians at cultural music venue. 

02/21-11/21 Illustrator - Radio Raio, São Paulo, BR

Produced experimental artworks into digital collages to be used in social media posts for featured musicians being interviewed by independent radio. 

2021 Projection Artist - Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas, São Paulo, BR

Filmed and directed a series of artist videos, designed layout of installation plan and projected footage onto buildings during a livestream with students and teachers during COVID. 

2020 Muralist -Escola Britânica de Artes Criativas, São Paulo, BR

Designed aesthetic artwork to be installed on school walls. PArticipated in group meetings to brainstorm ideas, project and develop plan of installation and document process of creation. 

01/19-12/19 Illustrator- Lumme Editora São Paulo, BR

Designed mock-ups for independent book publishing company, created original eye-catching illustrations both manually and digitally for novels, provided a variety of captivating illustrations for publishing company’s editorial projects 

01/18-06/19 Server- La Borratxeria São Paulo, BR

Served a variety of quality meats at high temperatures in fast pace environment, mixed drinks, poured beers from tap

01/16-12/16 Host and Server- Barão Natural São Paulo, BR

Opened and closed restaurant mondays to fridays, prepared all natural juices for the day, assisted with inventory duties, set tables and chairs on patio, maintained all areas of restaurant in pristine sanitation standards, greeted and served guests.

01/16-12/19 Teacher- The Experience: Escola de Línguas São Paulo BR

Provided english lessons for student 6-60, assigned interactive homework assignments, presented study-abroad programs for teens interested in gaining a cultural experience, organized conversational classes outside of the classroom

01/15-12/15 Receptionist- The Experience: Escola de Línguas São Paulo BR

Welcomed students at school entrance, informed students of classroom and teacher locations, managed all classroom schedules and student registration, organized and updated files.

01/14-12/14 Receptionist- Ô de Casa Hostel São Paulo, BR

Welcomed guests at check-in, showed guests to their room, provided guests with information for travel and culture related inquiries, managed all online bookings and in person reservations, served drinks at hostel bar. 

09/13-09/13 Solo Exposition: FULL_FLUX_MOAN Toronto, ON

Directed, filmed and produced 3 piece video series to be presented as an interactive installation using projectors and fabrics as surface for visuals. 

06/13-09/13 Server- KOS Cafe, Toronto, CA

Served breakfast plates for guests, Ensured coffee was fresh and available at all times

LANGUAGES:

● Portuguese: Native Speaker

● English: Advanced 

● Spanish: Fluent