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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Health and Fitness
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Anna Ka Wai Kwan

New York,NY

Summary

Passionate Artist recognized for developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement.

Renowned artist experienced in Acrylic medium and versatile in thematic experimentation.

Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.

Great at working in groups and keen to learn through challenges.

EXHIBITIONS:

Solo

Inside the Blackbook, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York City

2023

Emerging Bud, Hong Kong Central Library, Hong Kong

2017

Group

Pancakes and Booze , NYC

2023

Art Hearts Fashion, NYFW 2022, New York City
2023

Art Hearts Fashion, NYFW 2022, New York City

2022

Think Coffee, New York City

2022

Humble Beginnings, Brooklyn Art Cave, New York City

2022

In the Darkness, Brooklyn Art Cave, New York City

2022

Six Summit Gallery- Port Authority Bus Terminal May-June, New York City

2022

Six Summit Gallery- The Leo House May-June, New York City

2022

Publications

Marika Magazine, Issue 3330, December 2022

Nikon Instagram, September 2022

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artist

Self Employed Artist
08.2018 - Current
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.

Live Portrait Artist

American Express, AMEX
08.2024 - 09.2024

Drew card holders portraits at the American Express Experience lounge during the US Open.


Around 150-200 portraits a day, pen on paper.


Conversed with subjects whilst they are getting their portraits done.

Fashion Stylist Assistant

Sandy Armeni
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed wardrobe and accessory collections, keeping items in pristine condition.
  • Assisted in styling of shoots for print and television advertisements.
  • Designed creative concepts and styling direction for fashion shoots
  • Helped on Set editorial and commercial shoots

Photographer

Freelance
11.2021 - Current

Conducted Photoshoots for Clients ( Fashion, Modeling Portfolio, Lifestyle)

Indoor and outdoor shoots

Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.

Edited Photos on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom for enhanced appearance

Made sure models were in a comfortable and safe environment

Creative Direction for shoots

Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.

Created Mood Boards and communicated with clients

Gallery Assistant

Six Summit Gallery
06.2022 - Current
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Art event set up

Model

Freelance
09.2022 - Current
  • Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style and design.
  • Modeled garments from designers such as Ellie Balleh, Boss Babes Bags
  • Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
  • Rehearsed cat walks and special choreography in preparation for fashion exhibits.

Hostess

City Roots Hospitality
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously. Worked with Resy back log


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Parsons School of Design
New York City
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Harrow International School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
06.2020

Skills

  • Trilingual : English, Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Art Curation
  • Creative direction
  • Styling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Art Instruction
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Modelling
  • Photographer
  • Athlete

Certification

  • Plant-based Nutrition, ECornell - 2020

Health and Fitness

I take particular care in Health and Wellness areas of my life. I love helping and supporting others through their journey with my own experiences. I have been training in Weightlifting for 3 years now and have experience in exercise and recovery. I am certified in Plant based nutrition and Holistic Health - ECornell 

Timeline

Live Portrait Artist

American Express, AMEX
08.2024 - 09.2024

Hostess

City Roots Hospitality
06.2024 - 09.2024

Fashion Stylist Assistant

Sandy Armeni
06.2023 - 05.2024

Model

Freelance
09.2022 - Current

Gallery Assistant

Six Summit Gallery
06.2022 - Current

Photographer

Freelance
11.2021 - Current

Artist

Self Employed Artist
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

Parsons School of Design

High School Diploma -

Harrow International School Hong Kong
  • Plant-based Nutrition, ECornell - 2020
Anna Ka Wai Kwan