Helena Bailes Černá BA(Hons) Fine Art

http://www.bailescerna.com

The University of West England Bristol: 2007-2010

Bachelor of Arts: Second Class Honours (Upper Division) having followed an approved programme of study in Drawing and Applied Arts

Leeds College of Art and Design: 2006-2007

Access to further education: Pass with distinction.

Leeds College of Art and Design: 2007

Visual studies-Life drawing: Level Two – 3 credits

Gibraltar Art Centre: 2005

Studying under famous local painter and photographer Ambrose Avellno B.A (Hons)

Kensington and Chelsea Art College, London: 2005

Studies in landscape and life drawing

Involving different materials, perspectives and ideas. Controlled drawing with time limitations.

School of Art- Police Nad Metuji, Czech Republic: 2003

Studies of portraiture, drawing and history of art

Střední Průmyslová Skola Textilní, Velké Poříčí: 1999-2002

(College of engineering and textiles, Equivalent to English High school- A levels)

Shop window dressing and promotion, graphic design and typology:

Artistic and creative ideas to promote different products, painting, drawing, sketching, writing etc. window dressing

Studying typology and marketing, advertising, graphic design,

Grade 1 achieved (Equivalent English grade A)

Previous employment:

VEBA a.s. – Textile Factory 2002 – 2005

550 01 Broumov – Czech Republic

http://www.veba.cz/

Duties Involved: Design house consisting of three people. Constantly changing work. Teamwork promotion at client’s requests. Examples include catalogues, billboards, and advertising. Travelling exhibitions of work prepared using point of sale tactics and window dressing skills. Versatile work due to erratic unexpected demand. Which meant artistic imagination was necessary.

In between years of working and studying I have travelled and work around Europe and Asia.

Key Skills:

Fluent in Czech, Slovakian and English language.
Drawing and illustration working under commission.
Knowledge of Microsoft office, Power point, basic Photoshop, Internet, E mail.
Knowledge of typology, Advance Skill to print make in silkscreen, etching and all lithograph techniques, basic knowledge of marketing and advertisement.
High level of customer service, capable under pressure, working in a team, communication, time management, organising and being efficient.
Experienced in organising a gallery, selection process, exhibiting, invidulating, curating, hanging and promotion.
Ability to run projects where organising skills, self discipline and research skills are crucial.