I am a multidisciplinary artist and student with a passion for Japanese studies, comics, and visual storytelling. I love blending traditional and digital media to create expressive characters and vibrant scenes, and I enjoy leading collaborative art projects and clubs. I have a BA programs in Japanese Studies and Fine Arts at UNC Charlotte, with a study abroad experience at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies and a comics-focused path at School of Visual Arts. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams, learn new techniques, and bring ideas to life through illustration and design.

Zeke Pelzer

I am a multidisciplinary artist and student with a passion for Japanese studies, comics, and visual storytelling. I love blending traditional and digital media to create expressive characters and vibrant scenes, and I enjoy leading collaborative art projects and clubs. I have a BA programs in Japanese Studies and Fine Arts at UNC Charlotte, with a study abroad experience at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies and a comics-focused path at School of Visual Arts. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams, learn new techniques, and bring ideas to life through illustration and design.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist and student with a passion for Japanese studies, comics, and visual storytelling. I love blending traditional and digital media to create expressive characters and vibrant scenes, and I enjoy leading collaborative art projects and clubs.

I have a BA programs in Japanese Studies and Fine Arts at UNC Charlotte, with a study abroad experience at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies and a comics-focused path at School of Visual Arts. I’m excited to contribute to creative teams, learn new techniques, and bring ideas to life through illustration and design.

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Language

Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Student Art Volunteer - Art Summer Camp at Hudgens Art Center
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Assisted teachers in delivering fun, engaging, and educational art projects for young campers; cleaned the classroom after activities; prepared materials and set up art stations.
President at UNCC Anime Club
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Led club operations, delegated roles and expectations to officers, managed events for members, and provided support for inexperienced officers.

Education

Bachelors in Japanese Studies and Bachelors in Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Study Abroad Program at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Nagoya, Japan
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Bachelors in Fine Arts - Comics at School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment