Fine Artist
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Fine Artist

KEISHA MARIA BEHARRY, KLEI
FINE ARTIST
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
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PROFILE SUMMARY
“I live to love and I love to create.”- My personal motto. For over 5 years, I have begun my journey and experience in Fine Art. I have an Associate of Fine Art Degree from the University of Guyana. Incredibly passionate about art, the process of creating art and design.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
-Harmonious & Communicative
-Analytical & Critical Thinker
-Detail Oriented
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
-Interdependent, Collaborative & a Team Player
-Motivated & Prompt
-Diligent & Efficient Committed to excellence
-Eager to learn & Open minded
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Suite
Corel Draw
Sketch Up Digital marketing
Event decor setup and breakdown C
ommunication Strategy English and French Proficiency
Excellent communication skills/ techniques

WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder and Owner
Business Owner, handling finances, marketing and management. Creating, producing, and selling works of fine art. Creating and selling works of unique home decor.
Klei Art (2016 to date)
Design Intern 6 months (December 2018 to June 2019)
Aura Designs, a design firm located in Guyana.
-3D Renders for rooms, flats to full buildings and of event design plans. Using Sketch Up 2018.
-2D Renders- black-line drawings Using Corel Draw 2019.
-Design for social media posts.
-Liaison with clients, organize meetings and attend meetings to take notes and minutes
-Create Microsoft Word documents and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets for meeting records and sourcing items records.
-Source and order items for projects and staging such as: furniture, rugs, storage, décor etc.
-Collaborate with the accounts team to address client concerns and requirements to find a balanced product.
PAST EDUCATION
The Marian Academy Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana. ------------ | ------------ | ------------
Nursery, Primary & Secondary Education concluding with Caribbean Examination Council's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, CSEC 2016.
I developed a well-rounded lifestyle balancing creativity, academics, sports and spirituality.
I graduated in June 2016. My CSEC subjects and results listed below:
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (8th June, 2016):
Biology Grade 2
English A/ English Language Grade 1 A
English B/ English Literature Grade 2
French Grade 2
Geography Grade 2
Mathematics Grade 1 A
Physics Grade 2
Visual Arts Grade 2
University of Guyana Turkeyen Campus, Georgetown, Guyana. ------------ | ------------ | ------------ | ------------
I graduated with a 3.7 GPA average, along with a distinction. During my time here, I chose an elective of French. I spent much of my time in the working in the studio among and side-by-side many Caribbean artists and some specifically Guyanese artists. I have 2 years’ experience witnessing how a studio functions and is managed. My professor and mentor during this time is Guyanese artist Winslow Craig.
Associate of Fine Art Degree
KEISHA MARIA BEHARRY, KLEI
FINE ARTIST
STUDIO ART EXPERIENCE
-Organizing and managing studio space
-Taking inventory of supplies and materials
-Clay Sculpture
-Preparing & processing natural clay
-"Saw-due" (Saw dust and glue) Sculpture
-Mixing Saw-due
-Wire & Mesh Sculpture
-Wood Carving Sculpture
-Acrylic & Oil Painting
-Pour Painting
-Paint Mixing
-Canvas Preparation and Stretching
-Wood work creating canvas frames (stretchers)
-Ink & Marker Drawing/ Illustration
-Pencil & Charcoal Drawing/ Illustration
-Conceptual & Installation Art setup and breakdown
-Studio paint touch-ups of screens and plints, maintenance of easles etc.
PERSONAL PASSIONS AND SKILLS
Extremely passionate about animals, animal welfare and safety. Against animal cruelty. Activism and volunteerism for animal welfare foundations Hiking and Camping in the Amazon Forest Lawn Tennis Player from 2012-2016 Childhood Green Belt Shotokan Karateka
EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE
Exhibiting with artist name KLEI
Annual Student Exhibition 2017 with the University of Guyana, June 17th –July 1st, 2017.
Annual Student Exhibition 2018 with the University of Guyana, May 28th –June 9th, 2018.
Exhibiting painting “Stand Up,” 2018 at The Duke Gallery, June 10th – August 11th, 2018.
Studio Launch Exhibition at 0xygen Arts Studio and Gallery, September 1st – September 15th, 2018.
Exhibiting painting “Dancing in the sea,” 2018 at The Duke Gallery, October 3rd- December 3rd, 2018.
Collaborative Exhibition and Conceptual Installation called “Seeing is Believing,” November 17th, 2018. -Live Painting also.
Exhibiting painting and green ware sculptures at 0xygen Arts Studio and Gallery, December 19th, 2018-19th January, 2019.
Exhibiting painting “Together is Home I,” 2018 at The Duke Gallery, February 02nd, 2019.
REFERENCES
References are available upon requests.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
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