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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Angela ArenaAbout Angela Arena : Angela's close friends have described her as having an unusual and intriguing blend of creative/artistic and analytical thinking. The excitement of invention seems to be a power source for the fabric-oriented artist. Angela's passion for creating new designs flows from decades of experience in the fashion industry. Thus, are her hands enabled to transform the pictures in her mind into the physical form that others can see and enjoy. Another aspect of this lady of peace is her spiritual belief; drawing inspiration from the lives of the saints. She has devoted years of her life and much of her resources to helping people living in poverty and/or homelessness.
Art and design both draw on the same technical elements – drawing, composition, color – for the end-result. However, art can be interpreted in many ways, as it is dependent on the eye of the beholder. Art employs human creative skill and imagination, as does design, however art is created primarily for its own intrinsic value in terms of beauty or emotional power. Design has a more practical, problem-solving aspect to it. Art creates a distinct impression or emotion where the observer ponders the artistic work deeply, is emotionally moved by it, and draws conclusions based on their feelings and perceptions. Artists convey the truth through their art, which sends a message that expresses and reflects the mood or emotions of the artist. Art can also be simply beautiful, and enjoyed for its own sake – for example, a painting of a vase of flowers, which is aimed purely at the aesthetic sense of the observer. Design, which can also evoke emotion, is generally about solving a problem, and narrowing it down to make it useful with a specific function as the end-result. If you add aesthetics into the design equation, it can be appreciated for its looks as well. However, design must be functional first and foremost. As a fashion designer, textile artist and seamstress, I think about using both art and design in my work. Considering the aesthetics of the body, for me it is also about enhancing the beauty and dignity of a human being. As a creative person, I am inspired by the saints, nature and all of creation. I notice things around me from this standpoint, and I gather information and think of possibilities for my work. I put ideas into action by creatively combining art and design to produce wearable garments, which – while always bearing in mind the beauty and dignity of a human being – also take into consideration practical elements like hygiene and protection, as well as adornment. The end-product is a design which has been transformed into Wearable Art. God has gifted me in a variety of ways and has inspired me that I might use my gifts and talent courageously by combining creativity and spirituality. My motto is: ‘Look creatively nice on the outside. Be spiritually kind on the inside.’
ORGANIZATION:
Fashion Arena
EDUCATION:
2016- Textile Art, Genesis Creations, Toowoomba, Australia.
2000 - Certificate IV Fashion Design & Technology, Cairns Australia.
1994 - Clothing Manufacturing, Australia.
1994 - Millinery, Australia.
1966 - 1969 State High School, Babinda. Queensland, Australia.
1959 - 1965 St Rita's Catholic School, Babinda.
1986 - Cosmetician Diploma, Brisbane, Australia.
1983 - Certificate !V in Business Studies, Australia
EXPERIENCE:
1970 - current Self Employed Seamstress, Fashion Designer, Textile Artist
2000 - current Self Employed Homeless Accommodation Operator
1979 - 1989 Self Employed Cosmetician
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
July 2010 to December 2010 - Pop up Fashion Gallery and Sewing Studio, Cairns, Australia
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2010, Cairns Sister Cities, Fibres of Life Textile Art Exhibition, Australia.
EVENTS:
2010 - Creative Art Crawl, Participant, Cairns Regional Council Exhibitions & Galleries, Cairns, Australia.
AWARDS:
1982 - Champion Garment of the Cairns Show, Cairns, Australia.
1983 - Business Studies Student of the Year Award, T.A.F.E. Mareeba, Australia
2009 - Fashion Design Encouragement Award, Port Douglas, Australia
2017 - drivenXdesign Gold Award for Design Australia
PRESS APPEARANCES:
July 2010 - The Cairns Post Newspaper, Business Section, Cairns, Australia
ACCOLADES:
1995 Avon Cosmetics, Top Representative of the Year, Cairns, Australia.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Advanced)
Italian (Native/Advanced)
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
1986 - Hairdressing, Queensland, Australia
1985 - Floral Art, Queensland, Australia
HOBBIES:
Fashion design, Sewing, Cooking, Gardening, Ballroom Dancing, Rock and Roll Dancing, Walking, Playing Piano/Organ
CLIENTELE:
2008 - Designed and made the clothes for a Singer/Songwriter for the cover on his new C.D.
WEB SITE:
www.angelaarena.com.au
PORTFOLIO URL:
http://www.goo.gl/S6TOSc
RSS URL:
http://www.goo.gl/00phqW
REGISTRATION DATE:
2016-05-03 13:04:06
COUNTRY/REGION:
Australia
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Startup
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