Monika Żurek - CV
Experience
„Magazyn Akwarium” magazine - Illustrator
11/2018 - now
Responsibilities:
- preparation of specialist illustrations related to the aquarium life
- remote work
„Gallop Koń & Jeździec” magazine - Illustrator
09/2014 - 05/2018
Responsibilities:
- preparing illustrations for educational boards (supplement to the magazine)
- drawing patterns related to horse riding
- remote work
Ridero IT Publishing Spółka z o.o.” - Illustrator / Cover Designer
08/2016 - 03/2018
Responsibilities:
- preparing book covers according to the authors' guidelines
- constant contact with the editorial office
- remote work
Konique - Illustrator
12/2014 - 04/2018
Responsibilities:
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- preparation of graphics for t-shirts and canvas bags according to guidelines and own ideas
- initial design of graphics used as an engraver
- development of graphics for messenger applications
- making and processing product and promotional photos
- remote work
Holsinda Management Limited - 2D Graphic Designer
01/2015 - 08/2015
Responsibilities:
- preparation of background graphics and symbols for casino games based on written requirements in the game – digital painting
- cooperation with other artists on the improvement of graphics
- remote work
„Koński Targ” magazine - Illustrator
11/2012 - 05/2014
Responsibilities:
- preparation of illustrations based on text materials or photos
- creating articles about drawing step by step
- talking about illustrations with the authors of articles
- remote work
Education
University of Silesia in Katowice (Cieszyn)
2011 - 2014
Art Department, Artistic Education
Specialty: Painting
Bachelor - Painting
University of Silesia in Katowice (Cieszyn)
2014 - 2016
Art Department, Artistic Education
Specialty: Painting
Master of Art - painting
Annex: concert photography
Permissions arts teacher at all levels of education
Achievements
Participation in a collective exhibition of paintings at the Biennale in Cieszyn Venice (2012)
Participation in the Vincent's Pocket Biennale in Poznan as one of the teaching art groups (2015)
Numerous minor exhibitions of works (in schools, Public Library)
Co-organization of communal cultural events
Manager of the Mementoria band (rock / progressive metal) (08.2015 - 06.2018)
Participation in the post-competition collective exhibition of the 6th Bielsko Satirical Contest "Wrzuć na luz" (2017)
Running a blog with reviews and articles (2013 - 09.2018 only artistic themes, currently the project titled: Czapla pisze)
Captain of fire group Gildia Ognia DraCorde (08.2020 - now)
Years in the artistic and creative trade
I move in many techniques and artistic styles
I am open to full-time cooperation
I am willing to cooperate in creating illustrations, book covers, editing photos and writing articles (or reviews). If you are interested, please contact me.