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E-mail: capetonian31@yahoo.com Cell: +27(0)742766043
EDUCATION
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University National Diploma Fine Art: Painting 1991 – 1993
CTU Training Solutions Diploma in Web & Graphic Design, 2001 – 2003
PRIZES & AWARDS
Cum Laude in first year, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1991,
Merit Award for Academic Excellence, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1991,
Certificate For recognition as Student Council Member, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1992,
Certificate for attendance of National Cultural Festival, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1993,
Old Mutual Award and Certificate awarded for Chairman of the Year, 1993,
Certificate for Promotion of Culture, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1993,
Award for Chairperson of the society with the most progression, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,
Finalist: AngloGold Ashanti “GOLD-AuDITIONS”- jewelry design competition, 2007 and
Principals award for excellence from Sea Point High School, 2008.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGERIAL POSITIONS
Member of the Pentecostal Student Society, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1991,
Chairperson of the Pentecostal Student Society, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1992,
Project Officer on the Students Representative Council and representative of the Art Faculty on the Students Representative Council, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1992,
Public Relations Officer of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Drama Society, 1992,
Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Drama Society, 1993,
Layout artist for the Campus Newspaper, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 1993,
Make-up artist and actor in the CAPAB production of “Pinocchio, 1993,
Producer and director of a play “The Red Spy at Night, 1993,
Produced and directed the play “Bar & Ger” for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, 1993,
A member of the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery committee, Durbanville, 2002,
A member of the Art-B Gallery committee, Bellville, 2004 and
I moderated Senior Certificate Exam papers in 2010 and 2011 for the Western Cape department of Education.
EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Since 2012 I have been presenting art therapy sessions on a weekly basis to individuals or groups with special needs. These special needs include:
Low vision, blindness
Auditory Processing & Hearing impairments
Speech impairments
ADD / ADHD
Autism & Asperger’s
Cerebral Palsy
Development delays
Learning disabilities
Mental retardation
Neurological & Psychiatric disabilities
Seizure disorders
Emotional/Behavior Disorders
Down syndrome
Dyslexia
GROUP AND SOLO EXHIBITIONS OF MY ART
2012 “homeTUIS”, group exhibition, Cape Town,
2011 “Baljaar”, group exhibition, “Woordfees” / Word Festival”, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town,
2010 “Viewpoints of the Everyday”, Miele Gallery of Fine Living, Bryanston, Johannesburg,
2010 Group exhibition Jan Cilliers Primary School, Johannesburg,
2009 “Storietyd”, solo exhibition, AVA, Cape Town,
2009 “The City”, group exhibition, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2009 “Promenade”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2009 Two design in top 40 of AngloGold Ashanti AuDITIONS jewellery design competition,
2008 “Poolside People”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2008 “ParallelScapes”, Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town,
2008 “ParallelScapes” solo exhibition, Art-B gallery, Bellville,
2007 Finalist: AngloGold Ashanti AuDITIONS jewellery design competition,
2007 Curator: "Die Voël met die Af Vlerk", group exhibition, Cultivaria Arts Festival, Paarl,
2007 "The Exhibition", group exhibition, Cultivaria Arts Festival, Paarl,
2007 "Van Boerekitsch en ander Dinge", group exhibition at Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, curated by Gordon Freud,
2007 "Elements of the Landscape", group exhibition, Die Ateljee, Piketberg,
2007 Member of Rust-en-Vrede governing body, Durbanville,
2006 “ARTwords”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2006 “HOMEtalk”, solo exhibition, Gerard Cloete Gallery, Cape Town,
2006 “Portraits”, group exhibition, Association for Visual Arts, Cape Town,
2006 “Seven Deadly Sins”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2006 “Short Conversations”, solo exhibition, Gerard Cloete Gallery, Cape Town,
2006 “O’ Lyf”, photographic exhibition, Olive festival, Riebeeck Kasteel,
2004 Member of Art-B governing body, Bellville,
2003 “Peep Show”, group exhibition, Gallery 38 Special, Cape Town,
2003 “Puzzle”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2003 “Homework”, group exhibition, The Castle, Cape Town,
2003 “Self-portraits”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Salon exhibition“, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Krisp” group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 “Koester/Cherish”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2002 “Berg/Mountain”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 City of Cape Town bought "Berg/Mountain" work for their art collection,
2002 “Vuleka”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
2002 Group exhibition, Inspires Gallery, Oxford, England,
2002 Nedcor exhibition at Cine Nouveau, Cavendish Square,
2002 Donated a work for The Bears (“Bere”) Aids Fund-raising Exhibition,
2001 Donated a work for the Kidsafe Art Project,
2000 “The Container”, group exhibition, Rust-en-Vrede Art Gallery, Durbanville,
2000 Group exhibition, Durbanville Hills Cellars,
2000 “Miniatures”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
1998 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1997 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1996 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1995 “4 Perspectives”, group exhibition, Art-B Gallery, Bellville,
1995 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1994 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George,
1994 “Best of the Southern Cape”, group exhibition, Strydom Art Gallery, George.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ART DIRECTING: Scary Town music video
Artist: Carla Conradie
Producer: Imagenheart
ART DIRECTING: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare Schools Festival, South Africa
TEACHING: 1997 - 2017
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Grade 10 – 12
Creative Arts, Grade 8 - 9
Design, Grade 10 - 12
Photography, Grade 10 – 12
Life Orientation, Grades 8, 10 and 11
SANS SOUCI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, January 2017 – December 2017
Contact: Mrs. Shirley Humphreys
Tel: 021 – 671 7188
ST. JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE, March 2014 – December 2016.
Contact: Mrs. Shona Smith
Tel: 021- 685 6715
EDGEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL, January 2014 – May 2014
Contact: Mrs. De Verra Vollgraaff
Tel: 021-5581132
RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, July 2009 to 2011
Contact: Mrs. Susan Schnetler
Tel: 021- 686 4066 / 686 4070 / 686 3683
021 – 685 4597
SEA POINT HIGH SCHOOL, April 2006 – June 2009
Contact: Mr. Piet Botha
Tel: 021 434914
COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN, 2003 – 2004 (Lecturer: Graphic and Web Design, NSC – N6)
Tel: 021 4643869
STELLENBERG HIGH SCHOOL, January 2002 – September 2003
Contact: Mrs. Susan du Plessis
Tel: 021 9191029
WELGEMOED SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 1997 – 2004
Extra-mural art classes at LABIANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL in an outreach program of WELGEMOED SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Contact: Mrs. Elzeth Germishuys
Tel: 082 564 5814
PROJECTS THAT ARE EXAMPLES OF MY SKILLS
Taking initiative
Conceptualizing projects were never part of my job description in any of my jobs. I took it upon myself to do these projects.
This proves that I am very ambitious, focused, goal orientated and that I strive to excel.
Leadership, management and organization
In order for my projects to be successful I had to delegate tasks and coordinate the tasks as part of taking leadership, manage and organize otherwise the projects would not have been successful. I took the position of leader or chairperson to ensure the success of these projects.
Time management
The success of these projects depended on excellent time management, to meet deadlines, to achieve goals and be successful.
Communication
In order to acquire and exchange information and to meet deadlines and goals, I had to communication successfully.
MY GRADE 12 CLASSES WHO OBTAINED AN AVERAGE PERCENTAGE OF 80% AND MORE IN THE GRADE 12 SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
SANS SOUCI GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, 2017
ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE, 2015 and 2016
RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, 2010 and 2011
PROJECT AT RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL THAT SHOWS MY SKILLS
The pupil numbers in the Visual Arts subject declined in 2010 and 2011. I came up with the idea to start Visual Arts Photography as a sub-stream in the Visual Arts subject field in order to increase the pupil numbers in the Arts subjects.
I realized that teenagers want to use digital media, for example cameras, including cell phone cameras and computer photo- and video editing software, and therefore they would want to take Photography as a subject. I also realized that that equipping the pupils with contemporary digital and technical skills would increase their chances of employment. I researched and designed the first year curriculum for Visual Arts Photography.
PROJECT AT SEA POINT HIGH SCHOOL
I took it upon myself to organize a Design expo for the school to raise the confidence of the learners, promote the subject and encourage participation. I managed to get David Tlale, an internationally acclaimed fashion designer, as the opening speaker.
The success of this project gave the school much needed positive media exposure. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. for the prizes, snacks, wine, etc. I received the “Principals award for excellence” for taking initiative and a successful project.
PROJECT IN MY PERSONAL LIFE
In 2005 I decided to lose weight because my body fat was at 30%. Between 2005 and 2006 I lost 30kg of body fat. I went from a pants size 36 to 28, and for the first time participated in the Mr. Fitness South Africa competition. I appeared in the media, for example on Top Billing, because of my success.
PROJECT AT LABIANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL
I took it upon myself to organize an Art competition for the school to raise the confidence of the learners and encourage participation. I organized a panel of external judges, all from the professional Art world. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. for the prizes, snacks, wine, etc.
PROJECT IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
I produced and directed the play, “Bar & Ger” and conceptualized, managed and executed a successful tour of performances of the play for the Grahamstown National Arts festival.
I curated a very successful art exhibition, “Die voël met die af vlerk” for the Cultivaria Arts Festival. I asked a writer (Francois Bloemhof) for one of his short stories and invited 12 visual artists to each submit two artworks according to the short story.
Both of these projects were financially successful. I organized sponsorships for the project, e.g. for the snacks, wine, the venue, printing needs, etc.
PROJECTS AT PRINCESS CRUISES
I started and implemented digital photography workshops for the passengers on board the “Sun princess” cruise liner.
PROJECTS AT THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
I started the Drama Society during my 2nd year at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. During the same year I produced and directed a play for the
Drama Society and successful performed it at the Grahamstown National Arts festival.
FROM 2004- 2009 I MANAGED MY OWN COMPANY: RIAAN VOSLOO ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY
Paintings for corporate interiors,
Graphic design, lay-out design and editing of artwork,
Logos for companies, logos to go on price tags, logos to go on trucks and delivery vans,
Shop frontage, advertising material,
Pamphlets, letterheads, business cards, brochures, leaflets, calendars, booklets, menus, cards,
Lay-outs for community newspapers.
PHOTOGRAPHER: PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, 2003 March – 20 September 2003
Address: 24844 Avenue Rockefeller, Santa Clarita, CA 91355-4999, USA
Direct Supervisor: Ian Johnson
Tel: (091) 661 753 0000
Position: Staff Photographer
Taking formal and casual pictures of the passengers.
Covering events e.g. Captain’s Circle party, Champagne waterfall, Most Travelled Passengers Cocktail Party, kiddies shoots, award ceremonies
Liaise with Photo Manager and Assistant Photo Manager for cruise and daily job schedule
Assist in photo lab and photo gallery.
Doing developing and printing of the passengers’ photographs and portraits
Sales of photographs and photographic equipment in the Photo gallery.
Doing a PowerPoint presentation and presenting seminars on board on digital photography
Equipment Experience: Studio / Portrait Equipment, Nikon D100/D1X, Nikon SB-28 Speedlite, Sunpak 555 Thyristor, Konica Neg. Processor, Konica r1 Printer / Processor, Photoshop
I completed the following “Princess –U” courses on board the Sun Princess:
Managing Stress
Appreciating Personality Differences
Presentation Skills
Basics of effective selling
Motivating Employees
Recognizing and avoiding burnout
Applying leadership basics
Succeeding as a Supervisor
Mobile photographer at PARASOL PORTRAITS, 2001-2003
Responsible for the mobile photography studio,
Sales and orders,
Photographing baby and toddlers in shopping malls from Cape Town to East London,
Canvassing people,
Ordering supplies, marketing material, film and admin material,
Keeping a log book of the shots per roll of film and mailing for processing,
Dealing with the after sales,
Keeping good care of all the equipment, props and vehicle of the company and
Keeping a log book of petrol costs.
Graphic designer at THE BADGE COMPANY, JUNE 1999 - September 2001
Doing new logo designs, typesetting, drawing up of existing designs,
Setting up of proofs and presentation pages for clients,
Doing artwork for the manufacturing of: metal badges, lapel badges and other objects with flat-printing and raised printing on different fabrics / molded items,
Drawing up of spec sheets,
Drawing up of design intended for punching for embroidery,
Doing repro-work involving colour separations of the approved designs,
Shooting positives on the graphic camera,
Quality control during the production process and
Liaising with the representatives.
PART TIME AND FREELANCE WORK
ACTING / THEATRE WORK
Acted in “Pinocchio” and “Liewe Heksie”, for CAPAB,
Did set design and make-up, for CAPAB, 1992/3,
Produced and directed the play “Red Spy at Night”, for the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), 1993 and
Produced and directed the play “Bar & Ger” for the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, 1993.
GEORGE PICTURE FRAMERS, 1994 – 1995
Trained in the manufacturing and assembling of frames, cutting of mount boards, pressing, cutting of glass and moulds, colour mixing and matching, colour coordination, general administration and office duties, reception and sales.