I am a dedicated and enthusiastic researcher and artist with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding results. Passionate about advocating for human rights and ethics, I enjoy applying my creativity and problem-solving skills to resolve inquiries effectively. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am always eager to acquire new knowledge and skills. With experience in advanced fine arts research focusing on femininity in contemporary visual arts, as well as freelance painting and illustration, I combine artistic vision with entrepreneurial skills. I am motivated to grow in a supportive environment and contribute to team success through a people-centred approach, leveraging my great communication skills and natural ability to connect with people.…

Aleksandra Kalisz

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic researcher and artist with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding results. Passionate about advocating for human rights and ethics, I enjoy applying my creativity and problem-solving skills to resolve inquiries effectively. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am always eager to acquire new knowledge and skills. With experience in advanced fine arts research focusing on femininity in contemporary visual arts, as well as freelance painting and illustration, I combine artistic vision with entrepreneurial skills. I am motivated to grow in a supportive environment and contribute to team success through a people-centred approach, leveraging my great communication skills and natural ability to connect with people.…

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I am a dedicated and enthusiastic researcher and artist with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding results. Passionate about advocating for human rights and ethics, I enjoy applying my creativity and problem-solving skills to resolve inquiries effectively. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am always eager to acquire new knowledge and skills.

With experience in advanced fine arts research focusing on femininity in contemporary visual arts, as well as freelance painting and illustration, I combine artistic vision with entrepreneurial skills. I am motivated to grow in a supportive environment and contribute to team success through a people-centred approach, leveraging my great communication skills and natural ability to connect with people.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Researcher at i2ADS, Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2020 - April 9, 2025
Conducted advanced multidisciplinary research in Fine Arts focusing on femininity in contemporary visual arts, integrating psychology, art history, women's rights, colonialism/post-colonialism, feminism/post-feminism and anthropology. Responsibilities included data collection, interviews, data organisation and interpretation using statistical and analytical techniques, funding proposal writing (awarded a fully funded 4-year grant), budget management, publishing findings in academic journals and conferences, participating in seminars, collaborating with advisors, researchers and external partners, as well as contributing to exhibitions and community art projects.
Painter/Illustrator at Self-Employed
July 1, 2016 - March 2, 2026
Managed freelance artistic practice combining creativity and entrepreneurial skills including creating, promoting, and managing visual art projects. Responsibilities encompassed managing social media profiles, building online presence using modern marketing strategies, creating artwork across various media such as realistic painting, drawing, illustration, video editing, and animation, designing unique commissions, client consultations to understand project goals, selling original artworks, networking with clients, gallery owners and curators, showcasing work in galleries and exhibitions, participating in community art projects, and managing multiple projects with deadlines and high-quality standards.

Education

PhD in Fine Arts at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
MFA in Painting at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Erasmus scholarship at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Polly and Gilbert

    An interactive children’s book illustration project follows the unlikely friendship between a gentle horse Polly and a curious frog GIlbert living on a lively farm. Through playful encounters with other farm animals—such as sheep, cheerful dogs, and mischievous horses—the horse and frog discover the value of kindness, cooperation, and celebrating differences.

    The visual style was bright, whimsical, and expressive, appealing to children aged 4–8. Each illustration aimed to capture both the humour and heart of farm life, while highlighting the themes of friendship, inclusivity, and adventure.

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