Hello! I’m Alexandra Darjaninova, a graduated illustrator and artist with a history degree and hands-on experience in art galleries and public cultural spaces. I enjoy creating artwork, exhibition design, and visual communication, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas come to life. I am motivated by projects that connect with audiences and communities. I’m looking to join an art project where my creativity, adaptability, and drive can contribute to the company’s success while supporting my own growth.…

Alexandra Darjaninova

Hello! I’m Alexandra Darjaninova, a graduated illustrator and artist with a history degree and hands-on experience in art galleries and public cultural spaces. I enjoy creating artwork, exhibition design, and visual communication, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas come to life. I am motivated by projects that connect with audiences and communities. I’m looking to join an art project where my creativity, adaptability, and drive can contribute to the company’s success while supporting my own growth.…

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Hello! I’m Alexandra Darjaninova, a graduated illustrator and artist with a history degree and hands-on experience in art galleries and public cultural spaces. I enjoy creating artwork, exhibition design, and visual communication, and I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas come to life. I am motivated by projects that connect with audiences and communities.

I’m looking to join an art project where my creativity, adaptability, and drive can contribute to the company’s success while supporting my own growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Czech
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Housewife / Freelance Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managing household responsibilities while pursuing personal artwork; open to commissions and freelance assignments.
Illustrator at Mapping Melsetter project
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Illustrator for project authored by Fadzai Mwakutuya (awardee Scottish Trade Union Learner of the Year 2023).
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
May 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance artist based in Madrid, Spain.
Team Member at KFC
January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Team member at Sauchiehall Street location, Glasgow.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
April 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Freelance artist based in Madrid, Spain (April–December 2019).
Illustrator at African Mermaid Project – Healing and Journey of Afroecia
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Illustrator for project about the Afroecia myth; collaborated with author Fudge.
Nanny at Private Employer
April 1, 2010 - November 30, 2011
Nanny for children aged 4 and 6 in Alcobendas, Madrid.
Archivist at Eastern Slovak Gallery, Košice
October 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009
Archivist of documentation centre of art; contributed to cataloging and data management.
Exhibition Designer at Eastern Slovak Gallery, Košice
December 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Designer for Finish art’s glass exhibition.
Assistant / Publishing Assistant at Aristocratic Association of Slovakia – Alexander Eckerdt Catalog
December 1, 2008 - January 31, 2011
Assisted writing and publishing of artist catalog; translation and data handling.
Translator / Data Entry at Eastern Slovak Gallery
December 1, 2008 - January 31, 2011
Translation Slovak to English for exhibition letters; data completion of gallery exhibitions 2006-2008.

Education

Master at University of Presov in Presov
October 3, 2004 - June 6, 2009
Philosophical Faculty - full 5 years Master's study of subject : history (with specialization on national Slovak and European general history) completed by diploma work & graduated with diploma Credential ID Ma/008165
Graphic Art & Illustration at School of Fine Art (SUPKE) Kosice, Slovakia
September 4, 2000 - June 30, 2004
State exam + Certificate from Graphic Arts, traditional art technology(prints, illustrations) with specialization in book's & poster illustration
MA (Master´s degree) – History at University of Prešov, Philosophical Faculty, Slovakia
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009
Graphic design&Book Illustration at School of Fine art in Košice, Slovakia
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    uniE621 Lotus Fairy (dyptich)
    Two colored pencils illustrations using only duo-chrome(two colors brown and grey in all their deeps and gradients) technique on coarse textured paper, depicting fairy living in lotus flower in frog marshes. illustrator…
    uniE621 Frog Fairy
    Gouache illustration made as entrance for commercial competition for one at supply company. illustrator…
    uniE621 Desert Fairy
    Watercolor&pencil illustration based and freely inspired on fantasy worlds from gaming industry. illustrator…
    uniE621 Whirpool
    Watercolor illustration of whirpool which was part of 'Journey of Afrocea' artistic educational project of F.Mwakutuya presented back in 2018 as part of Black Month History in London, UK. illustrator…
    uniE621 Mapping Melsetter (author F.Mwakutuya)
    Illustrations comissioned for client/author of project Mapping Melsetter,, artist Fadzai Mwakutya, who was researching as part of her university final work, connections between her birthplace Melsetter and Scottish city of far north with the same name. Illustrations are her portrait and surrounding which are historically tied to original first Melsetter in Scotland and author is also attracted and studies work of female british artist Mary 'May' Morris whose embroidered artwork is entwined into hairs of present artist F.Mwakutuya, symbolizing connections between those two cultures and worlds.…
    uniE621 Journey of African Mermaid (Colaboration with F.Mwakutuia artist)
    Set of commissioned illustrations for UK based and Scottish parliament awarded artist of Zimbabwean origin Fadzai Mwakutuia. Illustrations are depicting her transformation during her life journey and experiences of foreigner in UK with emphasis on her African heritage and culture. Illustrations were made in sketch style with mixed media(watercolor, ink pen, colored pencils) illustrator…