
Tayla Mackintosh
Arts / Entertainment / Publishing
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I am a passionate artist and specialize in a variety of mediums including ceramics, traditional crochet, illustration, digital media as well as content creation. I am proficient in the following programs: the Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe programs such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Premier Pro. I have experience in curating and experience in exhibition installation. I have worked extensively with customers in art sales and social media marketing.
I am a motivated and hardworking person. I have good time management skills, I am organized and a team player. I have great communication skills and I have a good eye for detail. I am very passionate about art and learning more about how the art world functions as well as interested in being a part of it.
Experience
Timeline:
2015:
Obtained Matric at Heron Bridge College
2016:
Photography Training at Inscape Cape Town
Design Training at Inscape Cape Town
- Word, Photoshop (6 years experience), Adobe Illustrator (3 years experience) and Adobe InDesign (1-year experience)
- Basic knowledge of animation using programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve.
2017:
Enrolled at Rhodes University For a BFA
2018:
Designer for Rhodes Hellenic Society
Gallery assistant for National Arts Festival
2019:
Curated an independent student exhibition titled Hindsight.
Deans List for Academic Merit.
National arts Festival Makhanda my work was displayed.
2020:
Obtained BFA ( Bachelor of Fine Art) at Rhodes University
Distinction in Fine Art Practice
Distinction in Art History and Visual Culture
Deans List for Academic Merit
Honors exhibition
2021:
Masters Candidate MFA
Rhodes University Masters Degree Scholarship
Raymund Pullen Bursary
Teaching assistant (2 years working experience in this position.) for the head of the department at Rhodes University Fine Art sculpture department: I worked as a practical teacher instructing on various sculpting techniques to 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year university students. These include:
- Slip mold casting
- How to use Body Double
- Ceramic glazing techniques
- Clay building and bust making
I have extensive knowledge of clay sculpting and artistic anatomy. I also know how to create and edit videos using programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve. This includes sound editing and content creation.
Sculpture department Stockroom coordinator
Finalist in Sasol New Signatures competition
2022:
Awarded Golden Key Honor Society membership
Completed a course in African Feminist research methodologies (short course through CPGS Rhodes University)
2023:
I completed my MFA degree (Awaiting my graduation ceremony which will commence in October 2023).
My Master's work was exhibited at the National Arts Festival Makhanda.
Art assistant for Elizabeth Sutton at the Elizabeth Sutton Collection in New York (May-August).
- Fabrication of artworks
- Assisting with the production and post-production of artworks
- Assisting the artist
Education
Matric: Heronbridge College (2015)
Bachelor of Fine Art: Rhodes University (2020)
Master of Fine Art: Rhodes University (2023)
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